Forklift Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shift - $2,500 Sign on Bonus

Mars, Incorporated; Lewisburg (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated is looking for dedicated individuals to support our Production Team through shipping and transfer operations. This role ensures that our products are efficiently staged, audited, and shipped while meeting high quality standards. The position offers a competitive salary, a $2,500 sign-on bonus and opportunities for development within a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Company bonus

Qualifications

• High school graduate and relevant logistics/transportation experience.
• Forklift certified.
• Basic knowledge of Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety & quality in warehouse and shipping operations.
• Service the Packaging Line.
• Load and unload trailers with finished products.

Skills

Logistics/Transportation Experience

Basic Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems

Forklift Certified

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Job Description:

We are currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift. New hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign on bonus.

The purpose of this role is to provide shipping and transfer support to the Production Team.

This role is also intended to ensure our product is staged Production use, audited, handled, stored, and shipped and readily tracked efficiently while meeting our high quality standards and maintaining targeted customer service levels.

What are we looking for?

• Highschool graduate and relevant logistics/transportation experience.
• Basic knowledge of Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems.
• Forklift certified.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead safety & quality in warehouse and shipping operations.

  Adhere to all Mars Inc/Royal Canin Safety & QFS requirements.

  Service the Packaging Line

  Wrap Pallets of Finished Product with Stretch-Wrap Material

  Stack empty bags for Packaging Line as necessary.

  Stack broken down cardboard boxes into case erector for Packaging Line as necessary

  Stage Finished Product in Warehouse and or trailer

  Prepare Trailer for Loading

  Load Trailers with Finished Product

  Unload Production Supplies (Raw material, Packaging, pallets) from Trailers

  Escalate and Report all issues to Shipping Coordinator, Warehouse Coordinator, Shift Manager and or Flow Manager.

  Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy and control (cycle counts).

  Verify all required documentation including quality, production, and sanitation records.

  Ensure all Flow housekeeping tasks are performed and the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) is executed. Perform a changeover and walkthrough (MSE CPs) with the oncoming and off-going team to discuss shipping area status and to ensure cleanliness and safety.

  Drive for 5S Step-Change in shipping/warehouse

  Oversee and Maintain Forklift Charging/equalization schedule/Rack inspection

  Make sure that all Forklift Pre-Checks are Done and Completed

  Perform miscellaneous tasks the Supervisor or Warehouse Coordinator directs

  Assist in other production areas, as requested.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.