Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Mars, Incorporated; Lewisburg (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a critical role in shipping and logistics. This position involves ensuring that products are efficiently staged, handled, and shipped while maintaining high quality standards. You will lead safety and quality initiatives, operate forklifts, and support the production team in various tasks. Join a purpose-driven company that values diversity and offers best-in-class learning opportunities from day one. With a competitive salary and benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Learning and development support

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Qualifications

• High school graduate with relevant logistics experience required.
• Forklift certification is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and quality in warehouse and shipping operations.
• Ensure proper staging, handling, and shipping of products.
• Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy and control.

Skills

Logistics experience

Warehouse Management Systems

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Forklift

Job description

Job Description:

We are currently hiring for 2nd 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 for 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?

• High school 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.