Material Handler

Mars; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Materials Handler to support safe and efficient movement, storage and handling of materials within the warehouse and production areas. You will coordinate with other handlers, manage inventory, and ensure timely material flow across departments and external warehouses to meet the schedule.

The role requires pace, teamwork and compliance with safety and food safety regulations, with responsibilities covering SAP/WMS / PDLS related material movements during shifts.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or above with good English verbal and written skills.
• Experience in FMCG / Factory Operations desirable.
• SAP/PDLS training or fault-finding experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Part of a shift team of up to 15 associates contributing to targets.
• Accountable for safety and quality standards in warehouse operations.
• Escalate issues as appropriate and provide full verbal and written handover; fix system issues using trained knowledge.

Skills

Material handling

Safety compliance

Education

GCSE level or above

Tools

SAP

PDLS

WMS

Job description

Job Description:

Principles Accountabilities

• Support in operating all MHEs in designated areas (WH and production) as per safety guidelines.
• 100% Adherence to all required safety regulations and trainings.
• Escalate safety incidents or PSIF and ensure effective closure for all SIF/PSIF in assigned area.
• Follow emergency team rules.
• Ensure all R&P match the Q&FS specs and perform visual inspection as appropriate.
• Ensure 100% adherence to GMP-GHP in all operations areas. Maintain 5S and floor demarcation.
• Perform periodic inspection on all MHEs batteries, cables and charging extensions.
• Verify all cleaning activities in warehouse area done following the master cleaning plan.
• Escalate any abnormalities related to materials to production team leader/SPT.
• Escalate NCR to Q&FS team, raise it in system (NEXUS) and ensure effective closure and collaboration with Q&FS team.
• Coordinate with external warehouses the trips schedule and call-off materials status.
• Review the daily/weekly production plan and follow up the changes on shift base.
• Develop/update the SOPs for operations in goods in/goods out areas.
• Coordinate the work with material handlers in other shifts and ensure proper flow of information related to materials and FG.
• Assign tasks to MHE operators and material handlers as appropriate in inbound, outbound and materials movements between warehouse and production lines.
• Escalate deviations in inventory and stock level to production team leader/SPT.
• Appropriate use of PDLS for daily movements of R&P and FG.
• Ensure FIFO is followed for R&P and FG. Manage FIFO pallets visualization.
• Return materials and ensure physical qty matching the system (SAP).
• Perform weekly/periodical and yearly inventory and carry out period closing tasks and reporting.
• Prepare NQC reports for weekly reviews.
• Collaborate with peers and other material handlers to control the inventory and stock level and correct deviations on spot.
• Perform traceability exercise when needed (for all material and FG).
• Resolve system errors (SAP) on daily bases.
• Ensure daily/shift issues escalated properly using FMOS cycle.
• Attend shift handover and convey information to area contractors.
• Attend CP0/CP2 and elevate deviations.
• Participate in problem solving meetings related to materials management and warehouse operations.
• Ensure waste are segregated properly and moved to designated area following safety team regulations.
• Coordinate the trucks loading/unloading. Ensure FG dispatches are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate records of material movement, inventory levels, and safety inspections. Prepare reports for management and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with other departments, such as logistics, production, and quality control, to ensure smooth material flow and resolve any issues.
• Manage assigned area consumables and drive usage reduction.
• Support sustainability initiatives in the factory.
• Participate in MSE, continuous improvement activities e.g. Kaizen event, and VL workshop.

Do you want to work for a company that knows its greatest asset is its people? Are you ready for the next chapter in your career? If the answer to both questions is yes, then look no further. Here at Mars we now have several exciting opportunities for individuals to come and join our factory team! Working as a member of a shift team, The Material Handler is a shift based role and is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage and handling of materials within the warehouse and the production lines/staging areas. This Includes material flow to production lines as per the schedule. This role involves coordinating with other material handlers, managing inventory, and coordinating with various departments and external warehouses to ensure timely and accurate material flow. The job holder is responsible for the warehouse area daily operations, adherence to safety, quality and food safety and comply with Mars policies and regulations. The job holder is also responsible for all system material movements (SAP, WMS, PDLS, PPM, etc.) during the shift.

What are we looking for?

Educated to GCSE level or above good English verbal and written skills. Experience in the FMCG / Factory Operations industry desirable. SAP/PDLS training or experience in fault-finding – beneficial

What will be your key responsibilities?

Part of a shift team of up to 15 associates contribute to achievement of targets. Accountable for the performance of several activity, processes, and responsible for safety and quality standards in warehouse. Escalate issues as appropriate, give full and accurate verbal and written handover Fix system issue using trained knowledge and experience.

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.