Certified Forklift Materials Handler - Shipping & WMS

Mars; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Materials Handler to support the shipping department. Responsibilities include loading trucks, operating a forklift (expert level), and managing hold and released products with strict food safety adherence.

The role requires 2+ years of manufacturing experience, a High School diploma or equivalent, and proficiency with WMS. Candidates should be able to lift 60 pounds and work with the FIFO inventory system while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Forklift certified.
• Knowledge of WMS and inventory systems.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record all transactions on the WMS inventory system.
• Operate forklift and manage loading of trucks, live loads, and staged loads.
• Direct ship responsibility including disposition of hold products and released products.
• Support Warehouse Area Lead with shipping department activities.
• Maintain FIFO program for materials management.
• Cross training with other Logistic Material Handler positions.
• Ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Prioritize workload

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

Forklift

Inventory system

Job description

Mars is seeking a Materials Handler to support the shipping department. Responsibilities include loading trucks, operating a forklift (expert level), and managing hold and released products with strict food safety adherence.

The role requires 2+ years of manufacturing experience, a High School diploma or equivalent, and proficiency with WMS. Candidates should be able to lift 60 pounds and work with the FIFO inventory system while ensuring quality and safety standards.