Sanitation Senior Operator (3rd Shift)

Royal Canin USA Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Short/Long-Term Disability

Parental leave

Job summary

Mars Petcare in Columbus, OH is seeking a Sanitation Sr. Operator to coordinate facility sanitation and waste handling.

You will work on third shift (6pm–6am, 12-hour shifts) with a starting pay of $30.33/hour plus a $1.50/hour shift premium, supporting a facility that manufactures pet food. Responsibilities include maintaining CIP systems, overseeing cleaning and maintenance, supervising interactions with contractors and vendors, and mentoring team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1+ years in manufacturing sanitation or related role.
• Proficient in MS Office and email.
• Preferred: technical degree or certification, CIP understanding, forklift experience, sanitation equipment familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain waste treatment facility and perform maintenance tasks.
• Set up, operate and maintain CIP systems and support cleaning activities.
• Monitor operations and document specifications.
• Disassemble/reassemble/sanitize production equipment and inspect.
• Assist in plant shutdown planning and coordinate with vendors.
• Train Maintenance Services staff and handle ad hoc requests.
• Identify improvements to reduce costs and boost efficiency.
• Schedule waste removal and manage cleaning chemical inventories.

Skills

MS Office

Email

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification

Tools

CIP Process

Forklift

Sanitation Equipment

Job description

Job Description:

Mars Petcare- Sanitation Sr. Operator- Columbus, OH

• Pay: $30.33/hour and $1.50/hour shift premium
• This site manufactures Petfood

Shift Schedule:

Shift: 3rd shift

Schedule: 2.2.3

Hours: 6pm-6am (12 hour shift)

Description of Role:

To coordinate the overall sanitation of the facility and the handling of all waste streams. This includes dealing with Contractors and outside service vendors in the areas of scrap, cleaning chemical usage and overall facility sanitation.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education
• 1+ years experience in a manufacturing sanitation or industrial sanitation related role
• Proficient in MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification
• Understanding of the clean in place (CIP) process
• Forklift experience
• Experience with sanitation equipment (scrubbers, pressure washers, etc)

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?

• Operate and maintain the waste treatment facility and perform equipment teardown, rebuilds, chemical titrations, troubleshooting and inspections.
• Set up, operate, and maintain CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems and support area cleaning, repairs, and preventive maintenance
• Monitor operations to ensure all specifications are met and documented.
• Disassemble, reassemble, sanitize, and inspect production equipment.
• Assist in planning and coordinating plant shutdown activities.
• Follow up on unplanned work orders.
• Train and mentor Maintenance Services associates.
• Manage interactions with outside vendors.
• Identify, propose, and implement improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Manage the waste treatment plant, schedule scrap/waste removal and replenish cleaning chemical inventories.
• Ad hoc requests

Total Rewards

• Starting Pay: $30.33/hour
• Shift Differential: $1.50/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
• This position does not include a relocation package

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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..