Materials Handler

Job Description

Job Description:

Purpose of Role:

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 over 130,000 like-minded 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.