General Relief Operator (1st Shift)

Job Description: Mars Petcare- General Relief Operator- Columbus, OH (KKC) Pay: 30.33/hour This site manufactures Petfood Shift Schedule: Shift: 1st (day shift) Schedule: 2.2.3 (and 2 weekends/month) Hours: 7am- 7:30pm (Flexible pending business needs) Description of Role: The General Relief Operator is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the performance of the site's production lines to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and GMP policies. What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education 1+ year related manufacturing operator experience Proficient in computer software’s including MS office and email Preferred Qualifications: Technical degree or certificate Fork lift certified 2+ years in a manufacturing operator role Physical Requirements: 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. What will be your key responsibilities? Monitor and manage the performance of multiple machines, processes, or pieces of equipment. Ensure proper documentation is maintained for quality and inventory control, including holding records, case samples, and shipping finished products. Operate and maintain push/pull lifts and forklifts Facilitate changeovers, optimize production lines, perform quality checks and audits, meet production schedules, report downtime, and minimize waste. Participate actively in continuous improvement initiatives within operations. Adhere to good hygiene, safety, quality, and manufacturing practices at all times. Troubleshoot equipment to ensure proper mechanical operation. Perform any ad hoc tasks as assigned Total Rewards Starting Pay: $30.33 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 Relocation will not be offered Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.