Evening Shipping & Welcome Center Associate

Mars; Aurora (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

Short- & Long-Term Disability

401k match

Vacation (3 weeks)

Holidays

Sick Pay

Parental Leave

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Mars Petcare is seeking a Welcome Center Associate for our Aurora, NE plant. The role supports shipping operations, schedules inbound orders and handles WMS tasks to ensure accurate shipments and timely deliveries.

The position requires strong organization, communication, and the ability to work independently on 12‑hour shifts. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and a 401k match, with vacation, holidays, sick pay, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years experience in Shipping Office/yard Management.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated strength in conflict resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with associates within all levels of the organization.
• Excellent computer skills with experience in Warehouse Management systems and order processing systems.
• Working understanding of our receiving process and manufacturing process.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to Work 12 hour shifts and cover overtime.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Appointment Schedule for all inbound orders.
• Perform various WMS functions: shipment confirmations, Trailer dispatch, checking trailers into the system etc.
• Tender loads within in Transplace
• WMS use for printing BOLs and closing orders
• Constant communication with shipping teams to ensure efficient flow of work and high service levels to our customers
• Trailer Pool management
• Perform and send daily yard check report
• Respond to emails regarding any of our scrap load carriers
• Maintain shipping supplies within the welcome center
• Monitor the shipping window, office phone system and inbound/outbound gates
• Maintain incoming outgoing shipping log
• File all necessary shipping paperwork
• Support Manager and Leads on all shifts

Skills

Shipping office experience

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Warehouse management systems

Order processing systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

18 years of age

Tools

SAP

JDA

Job description

Mars Petcare is seeking a Welcome Center Associate for our Aurora, NE plant. The role supports shipping operations, schedules inbound orders and handles WMS tasks to ensure accurate shipments and timely deliveries.

The position requires strong organization, communication, and the ability to work independently on 12‑hour shifts. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and a 401k match, with vacation, holidays, sick pay, and parental leave.