Day-Shift Material Handler — Forklift & Inventory Pro

Mars; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime potential

401(k) with company match

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Onsite gym

Job summary

MARS Petcare in North Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Material Handler for the day shift. The role involves receiving materials, operating a forklift, and moving goods within a climate-controlled plant. You will work with production, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and quality teams to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and paperwork, with emphasis on safety, GMPs, and quality controls. Military veterans encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience in warehouse logistics, receiving, shipping, or material handling.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely in a warehouse setting.
• Good physical condition; ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Basic computer data entry and inventory record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming materials against orders and manifests.
• Operate forklift to unload inbound trucks and move materials to storage.
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and records.
• Load outbound trailers and ensure proper weight distribution.
• Maintain clean, safe, GMP-compliant warehouse operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse logistics

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Job description

MARS Petcare in North Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Material Handler for the day shift. The role involves receiving materials, operating a forklift, and moving goods within a climate-controlled plant. You will work with production, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and quality teams to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and paperwork, with emphasis on safety, GMPs, and quality controls. Military veterans encouraged to apply.