Join Mars Wrigley in Newmarket, ON as a Material Handler. This full-time role follows a rotating 12-hour work schedule (2 days, 2 nights, then 4 days off) with a base pay range of CAD 27.29 - CAD 35.82 per hour. You will drive supply chain activities, inventory control, and safety standards while supporting manufacturing operations.
Requirements
Minimum Secondary School diploma (Post-secondary education in a technical field is an asset)
3-5 years of logistics experience with plant and manufacturing operations understanding
Certified Forklift Operator
3-5 years of experience in receiving systems, SAP, and Blue Yonder/JDA or similar ERP systems
Knowledge of lean, kanban, FIFO, and 5S concepts
Skills & Responsibilities
SAP and ERP systems: Execute accurate inventory transactions, cycle counts, and documentation in SAP to support production.
Forklift operation: Conduct safe material transfers, forklift inspections, cleaning, and routine maintenance.
Supply chain processes: Monitor inbound processes, yard checks, trailer checks, and manage raw and packaging materials inventory.
Quality and safety standards: Maintain site standards for safety, GMPs, quality allergen requirements, and conduct quality sampling.
Potential transition routes: People from warehousing, shipping and receiving, or production roles may bring logistics and inventory control skills, alongside meeting the required SAP and forklift certifications.
Job description
Job Description:
Company: Mars Wrigley
Location: Newmarket, ON
Title: Material Handler
What do we Manufacture?
Mars, 3 Musketeers, Milky Way & Maltesers
**This position follows a rotating 12 hour work schedule. It will require the ability to work 2 days and 2 nights then 4 days off.
Job Purpose:
The Material Handler is responsible for site Supply Chain activities in support of Operations and Customer Service requirements. This includes responsibility for driving business processes related to the site Supply Chain; ownership and improvement to Inbound process, Inventory Control, 5s, GMP’s, Safety, Leadership, and Scheduling Decision Support.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Secondary School diploma (Post Secondary Education in a technical field is an asset)
3-5 years of Logistics experience with significant understanding of plant and manufacturing operations
Certified Forklift Operator
3-5 years of experience in receiving systems, SAP and Blue Yonder/JDA (or similar ERP system)
Proven ability optimizing processes to meet or exceed product specifications
Strong knowledge of operations and supply chain concepts including lean, kanban, FIFO and 5S.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Responsible for site Logistics Material Handler activities including material movements in support of production, load receiving and returns, transaction accuracy, Quality sampling and testing, maintaining site standards for Safety and GMPs, ordering materials from offsite warehouse and warehouse returns
Coordinates safe and controlled transfer of materials into and around the site
Adhere to Quality allergen requirements for items stored in racks and on site
Batch code checks, yard checks, trailer checks and Weever forms
Monitor palletizer operation, escalating issues to Maintenance as required
Conduct cycle counts for raw and packaging materials, escalating large variances to Supply Chain Coordinator and supporting any corrective actions required
Maintain proper documentation and complete transactions in SAP accurately
Collaborate with other shifts, Support staff and management to maintain appropriate on-site material inventories in support of production
Manage bar muncher, and animal feed processes
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Support Finished Goods, raw and pack material hold activities
Assists SCC in maintaining active use trailer pool
Forklift inspections, cleaning and routine maintenance
Accurate Outbound deployment and documentation
What can you expect from Mars?
Total Rewards (Effective Day 1!)
Bonus (AVP) - target bonus of 5% of base pay, depending on company performance
Merit Pay - Increase to base pay once per year based on your performance
Medical, Vision & Dental - Dependents included
Prescription Drugs
Paid Time Off - 160 hours
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Mars University
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.
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 27.29 - CAD 35.82. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.
