Materials Handler

The primary responsibility of the Materials Handler is to perform all functions associated with the shipping department, including but not limited to:

• Loading trucks, live loads, and staged loads
• Ability to operate a forklift – (Expert Level)
• Operation of site yard dog
• Direct ship responsibility including proper disposition of hold products, food safety hold products and released products
• WMS, BOL responsibility / accountability
• Support Warehouse Area Lead with all activities associated with shipping department

• Accurately record all transactions on the WMS inventory system
• Communicate with line and logistics operators to ensure materials are replenished in a timely manner
• Manage FIFO program regarding materials management
• Cross training will be required with other Logistic Material Handler positions.
• This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.

• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have the ability to prioritize workload
• Must have excellent organizational skills

• The ability to lift 60 pounds
• Forklift certified
• Knowledge of inventory computer systems WMS
• Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

• Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Forklift certified.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Ability to quickly respond.
• Mechanical troubleshooting ability
• Computer literate with an ability to enter, record, maintain and retrieve information in a computer-based data collection system

What can you expect from Mars?

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.

A strong focus on 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.