Forklift Operator Days

Mars Incorporated; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401k match

Vacation and Paid Holidays

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Forklift Operator/Material Handler in Fremont, CA. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient production of quality products. Candidates must have forklift certification and strong communication skills.

The position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, vacation, and a company bonus program. Join a purpose-driven company dedicated to quality and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Forklift certified with food manufacturing experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform periodic inventories of raw materials.
• Assist in other production and maintenance activities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Team building

Knowledge of food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

Job description

Job Description

Job: Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Shift: Days 6:00 AM-6:30 PM; 223 Rotating Shift

Location: Royal Canin (Fremont, NE)

Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world's best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. Access the tools, training and experience you need to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and most importantly on your own career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. It's an opportunity to start your tomorrow today.

As part of our overall total compensation package, Royal Canin offers a competitive benefits package to all associates: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation, 12 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave, and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

The Material Handler's role functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. This role will operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Material Handlers must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Material Handlers must have the skills set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support site objectives.

Responsibilities

• Always operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform periodic and routine inventories of raw materials in storage
• Provide and perform routine maintenance checks on equipment
• Assist in other production, sanitation, maintenance, and quality activity in other areas as directed
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation procedures
• Provide functional communication with other staff members as necessary to optimize quality, efficiency, productivity and safety
• Loading trucks, live loads and staged loads
• Ability to operate Forklift - (Expert Level)
• Direct ship responsibility including proper disposition of hold product, food safety hold product and released product
• WMS, BOL responsibility / accountability
• Support Warehouse Area Lead with all activities associated with shipping department

Job Physical Requirements

• Standing on a concrete floor
• Sitting, getting up and down off of a forklift often
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55lbs
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals
• Vision correctable to 20/20

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
• Forklift certified
• Knowledge of inventory computer systems WMS
• Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with 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.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with over a century of history, making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, 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 its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.