Material Handler – Climate-Controlled Warehouse (Day Shift)

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Material Handler for Mars Petcare Greenies in North Kansas City, MO, a climate-controlled facility. This day-shift, full-time position supports end-to-end logistics, handling inbound packaging and raw ingredients and loading outbound trailers.

You’ll collaborate with production, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and quality teams to ensure accurate inventory, proper labeling, FIFO rotation, and safe movement using forklifts and warehouse systems

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent civilian/military education.
• Experience: Proven experience in warehouse logistics, receiving, shipping, or material handling roles.
• Equipment: Demonstrated experience operating a forklift safely in an industrial or warehouse environment.
• Physical Ability: Stand and walk for extended periods; lift up to 40 pounds.
• Technical Literacy: Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory logs.
• Core Skills: Detail-oriented, organized, good written and verbal communication.
• Teamwork: Ability to work in a high-performing team and take coaching.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify all incoming raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and components against purchase orders and shipping manifests.
• Safely operate material handling equipment to transport inventory throughout the facility.
• Stage, build, and load outbound trailers for shipment with proper weight distribution.
• Scan and track material movements using warehouse management systems for real-time inventory accuracy.
• Perform daily cycle counts and assist with inventories and audits.
• Maintain GMP-compliant, clean and organized warehouse environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Material Handler for Mars Petcare Greenies in North Kansas City, MO, a climate-controlled facility. This day-shift, full-time position supports end-to-end logistics, handling inbound packaging and raw ingredients and loading outbound trailers.

You’ll collaborate with production, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and quality teams to ensure accurate inventory, proper labeling, FIFO rotation, and safe movement using forklifts and warehouse systems