Material Handler (Forklift)- Bolton Pet Plant- $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Bolton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company in Bolton, Ontario is seeking a Material Handler to support site supply chain activities. The role involves logistics, inventory control, and adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a secondary school diploma, logistics experience, and be a certified forklift operator. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a target bonus based on company performance.

Benefits

Bonus - target 5% of base pay

Medical, Vision & Dental coverage

Paid Time Off - 160 hours

Tuition Reimbursement

Mars University access

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of logistics experience.
• Proven ability to optimize processes.
• Strong knowledge of lean, kanban, and 5S.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for material movements in support of production.
• Conduct reconciliations for raw and packaging materials.
• Maintain accurate transactions in SAP.

Skills

Logistics experience

Certified Forklift Operator

Supply chain concepts knowledge

Process optimization ability

SAP understanding

Blue Yonder understanding

Education

Minimum Secondary School diploma

Post Secondary Education in a technical field

Job description

Job Description

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.

This role will be a 12 hour rotation shift.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum Secondary School diploma (Post Secondary Education in a technical field is an asset)
• 2-3 years of Logistics experience with significant understanding of plant and manufacturing operations
• Certified Forklift Operator
• 2-3 years of experience in receiving systems, SAP and Blue Yonder
• Proven ability to optimize processes to meet or exceed product specifications
• Strong knowledge of operations and supply chain concepts including lean, kanban, 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, maintaining site standards for safety and GMPs, ordering materials from offsite warehouse and completing warehouse returns.
• Coordinates safe and controlled transfer of materials into and around the site.
• Adhere to Allergen requirements storage in racks and on site.
• Hourly Batch Code checks and Yard checks
• Action issues with palletizer operation, escalating to Maintenance as required
• Conduct reconciliations for raw and packaging materials, escalating large variances to Supply Chain Coordinator and supporting any corrective actions required.
• Maintain proper documentation and completes transactions in SAP accurately.
• Collaborate with other shifts, Support staff and management to maintain appropriate on-site material inventories in support of efficient and continuous production
• Manage bar muncher, and animal feed processes
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Support raw and packs Holds activities
• Assists SCC in maintaining active use trailer pool

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

Benefits

• 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.