Forklift Operator: Shift-Based Shipping & Warehouse Pro

Mars Incorporated; Lewisburg (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking associates for 2nd and 3rd shifts to provide shipping and transfer support to the Production Team in Lewisburg, WV. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available, and prior forklift certification plus basic WMS/transport knowledge are preferred.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trailers, staging finished product, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring safety, quality, and sanitation standards. This role does not sponsor visas.

Qualifications

• Highschool graduate and relevant logistics/transportation experience.
• Basic knowledge of Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems.
• Forklift certified.

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
• Lead safety & quality in warehouse and shipping operations.
• 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.

Skills

Forklift certified

Logistics experience

WMS knowledge

High school diploma

Job description

Mars Incorporated is seeking associates for 2nd and 3rd shifts to provide shipping and transfer support to the Production Team in Lewisburg, WV. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available, and prior forklift certification plus basic WMS/transport knowledge are preferred.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trailers, staging finished product, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring safety, quality, and sanitation standards. This role does not sponsor visas.