Forklift Operator Days

Mars; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

401k match

Up to three weeks of vacation

12 Paid Holidays per year

Annual bonus earning potential

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Forklift Operator/Material Handler for our Fremont, NE location. This full-time position operates and maintains equipment safely and efficiently while performing routine tasks. The role demands effective communication skills and the ability to work in team settings.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be forklift certified, and possess food safety knowledge. A competitive benefits package is included, featuring medical, dental, and retirement options, along with vacation and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing and able to work varying shifts and schedules.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform periodic inventories of raw materials.
• Provide maintenance checks on equipment.
• Assist in other production, sanitation, and quality activities as directed.
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation procedures.
• Load trucks and perform direct shipping responsibilities.

Skills

Forklift certified

Knowledge of inventory computer systems WMS

Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety

Strong communication skills

Team building skills

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent education

Job description

Job: Forklift Operator/Material Handler

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

Location: Royal Canin (Fremont, NE)

Benefits: 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
• 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.