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

Mars; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Job summary

Mars is seeking personnel for 2nd and 3rd shift to support shipping and transfer activities within our Production Team. The role ensures products are staged for production use, audited, handled, stored, and shipped with high quality and customer service levels.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and relevant logistics experience, basic knowledge of WMS/TMS, and forklift certification, with responsibilities including safety leadership, packaging line support, and accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus logistics/transportation experience.
• Basic knowledge of Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and quality in warehouse and shipping operations.
• Adhere to Mars safety and QFS requirements.
• Service the Packaging Line and wrap pallets with stretch-wrap.
• Load trailers with finished product and unload production supplies.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and documentation checks.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety through MSS and changeovers.

Skills

Forklift certified

Logistics experience

High school education

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Job Description:

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

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

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
• Lead safety & quality in warehouse and shipping operations.
• 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.

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