Forklift Operator Nights

Mars; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Forklift Operator/Material Handler in Fremont, Nebraska. This role involves operating equipment safely and efficiently, performing inventories, supporting shipping activities, and maintaining cleanliness in the workplace. The ideal candidate will be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, be forklift certified, and have food manufacturing experience. This position requires the ability to adapt to various working conditions and to communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules.
• Ability to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine inventories of raw materials.
• Provide maintenance checks on equipment.
• Assist in production, sanitation, maintenance, and quality activities.
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation procedures.
• Load trucks and manage shipments.
• Support Warehouse Area Lead in shipping activities.

Skills

Forklift certified

Knowledge of inventory computer systems (WMS)

Communication in English

Food manufacturing experience

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent education

Job description

Overview

Job: Forklift Operator/Material Handler

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

Location: Royal Canin (Fremont, NE)

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
• 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
• Lifting up to 55 lbs
• 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