Materials Handler

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University (in-house training)

Benefits package

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Materials Handler to support the shipping department. Responsibilities include loading trucks, operating a forklift, and managing WMS transactions while ensuring food safety and quality.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years in manufacturing, the ability to lift 60 pounds, and forklift certification. Growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package are offered at this site in South Carolina.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and operate forklift safely.

Responsibilities

• Record all transactions in the WMS inventory system.
• Communicate with line and logistics operators to replenish materials timely.
• Manage FIFO program for materials management.
• Cross train with other Logistic Material Handler positions.
• Ensure quality and food safety compliance.

Skills

Forklift certified

WMS knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Computer literacy

GMP knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS systems

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.