Materials Handler

Mars Incorporated; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Materials Handler in Columbia, SC to support the shipping department. Responsibilities include loading trucks, operating a forklift at expert level, and managing direct ship activities with attention to food safety and inventory accuracy.

The role requires WMS experience and a proactive approach to coordinating with line and logistics teams. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of manufacturing experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Must have forklift certification and ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced shipping environment.
• Experience with WMS and inventory control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks, including live and staged loads.
• Operate forklift (expert level) and yard dog as needed.
• Manage direct ship responsibilities and disposition of holds and released products.
• Maintain accuracy in WMS and BOL documentation.
• Coordinate with line and logistics for timely material replenishment.
• Support Warehouse Area Lead with shipping department activities.

Skills

Forklift certified

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Prioritize workload

Lifts 60 pounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS inventory system

Job description

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Materials Handler is to perform all functions associated with the shipping department, including but not limited to:

• Loading trucks, live loads, and staged loads
• Ability to operate a forklift - (Expert Level)
• Operation of site yard dog
• Direct ship responsibility including proper disposition of hold products, food safety hold products and released products
• WMS, BOL responsibility / accountability
• Support Warehouse Area Lead with all activities associated with shipping department

Principal Accountabilities

• Accurately record all transactions on the WMS inventory system
• Communicate with line and logistics operators to ensure materials are replenished in a timely manner
• Manage FIFO program regarding materials management
• Cross training will be required with other Logistic Material Handler positions.
• This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.

Mission Critical Competencies

• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have the ability to prioritize workload
• Must have excellent organizational skills

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

• The ability to lift 60 pounds
• Forklift certified
• Knowledge of inventory computer systems WMS
• Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

Preferred Skills

• Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Forklift certified.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Ability to quickly respond.
• Mechanical troubleshooting ability
• Computer literate with an ability to enter, record, maintain and retrieve information in a computer-based data collection system

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.

A strong focus on 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.