Materials Handler

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description:

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

Principal Accountabilities

• 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.

Mission Critical Competencies

• Must have excellent communication skills

• Must have the ability to prioritize workload

• Must have excellent organizational skills

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

• 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

Preferred Skills

• Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Forklift certified.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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About Mars: Mars is a family-owned business with more than $50 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 150,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

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Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable law and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected under federal, state, and local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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