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

Mars (New); Ohio; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Forklift Operators for 2nd and 3rd shifts in Ohio. This position offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus and the opportunity to work in a vibrant environment focused on quality and safety. Candidates will handle shipping support, inventory management, and adhere to operational standards while enjoying competitive compensation and development opportunities.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Industry competitive salary and benefits package

Company bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Relevant logistics/transportation experience preferred.
• Must be forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety & quality in warehouse and shipping operations.
• Service the Packaging Line and prepare trailers for loading.
• Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy and control.

Skills

Logistics experience

Warehouse Management Systems

Forklift certification

Education

High school graduate

Job description

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

Apply remote type On-site locations USA-Ohio-Lewisburg posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R131215

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.

About Us

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN’S ORIGINAL, and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.