Forklift Operator Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401k match

Up to three weeks vacation based on hire date

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Forklift Operator/Material Handler in Fremont, NE. This role involves operating equipment safely, performing inventory tasks, and supporting production activities to ensure high-quality products.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, be forklift certified, and possess knowledge of food safety and good manufacturing practices. A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance is offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine inventories of raw materials.
• Conduct maintenance checks on equipment.
• Assist in production, sanitation and quality activities.
• Load trucks and ensure proper shipping processes.

Skills

Forklift operation (Expert Level)

Inventory systems knowledge (WMS)

Food safety knowledge

Good Manufacturing Practices knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Job: Forklift Operator/Material Handler

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

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401k match
• Up to three weeks vacation (based on hire date)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Sick Pay
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Annual bonus earning potential