What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operator position at Mars?
Job Description:
Mars Petcare- Packaging Operator - Columbus, Ohio
Hourly Rate: $26.87/hour
Shift Schedule:
Shift: 1st Day Shift
Schedule: 2.2.3
Hours: 7am-7:30pm
Description of the Role:
The Packaging Operator is a multi-skilled associate responsible for maximizing the efficiency of packing lines and identifying and implementing continuous improvement while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
Mars Petcare- Packaging Operator - Columbus, Ohio
Hourly Rate: $26.87/hour
Shift Schedule:
Shift: 1st Day Shift
Schedule: 2.2.3
Hours: 7am-7:30pm
Description of the Role:
The Packaging Operator is a multi-skilled associate responsible for maximizing the efficiency of packing lines and identifying and implementing continuous improvement while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and email communication
- Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
- Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
- Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
- Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
- Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
- Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
- Technical degree or certification
- 2 years’ experience in manufacturing
- Experience with packaging equipment
- Maintain optimal packaging line efficiency and promptly escalate any deviations from standards or schedules.
- Support peers in achieving the highest safety, quality, and efficiency standards throughout the packing hall.
- Take responsibility for achieving the required GMP/GHP packaging scores.
- Ensure cleaning regimes are consistently upheld and executed to the highest standards.
- Actively participate in operational processes that drive business performance and continuous improvements.
- Perform additional tasks and ad hoc requests as needed.
- Starting Pay: $26.87/hour
- Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
- Benefits Starting Day One:
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Up to 6% 401(k) match
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- 18 weeks parental leave
- Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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