Materials Handler

Mars; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Materials Handler to support the shipping department. Responsibilities include loading trucks, operating a forklift (expert level), and managing hold and released products with strict food safety adherence.

The role requires 2+ years of manufacturing experience, a High School diploma or equivalent, and proficiency with WMS. Candidates should be able to lift 60 pounds and work with the FIFO inventory system while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Forklift certified.
• Knowledge of WMS and inventory systems.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record all transactions on the WMS inventory system.
• Operate forklift and manage loading of trucks, live loads, and staged loads.
• Direct ship responsibility including disposition of hold products and released products.
• Support Warehouse Area Lead with shipping department activities.
• Maintain FIFO program for materials management.
• Cross training with other Logistic Material Handler positions.
• Ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Prioritize workload

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

Forklift

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.