Night Shift Material Handler: Forklift & Inventory

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Onsite gym

Paid time off

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is hiring a Material Handler for our North Kansas City, MO facility. The role covers end-to-end logistics, including receiving materials, safe material movement, and loading outbound trailers, in a climate-controlled plant environment.

You will work with production, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and quality teams to maintain inventory integrity. The position emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and teamwork in a rotating night shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent civilian/military education.
• Proven experience in warehouse logistics, receiving, shipping, or material handling roles.
• Demonstrated experience operating a forklift safely in an industrial or warehouse environment.
• Must be in good physical condition, able to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs for data entry, record keeping, and inventory logs.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify all incoming raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and components against purchase orders and shipping manifests.
• Use a forklift to unload inbound trucks and transfer materials to storage locations.
• Perform quality and food safety checks on incoming materials and verify supplier paperwork.
• Operate material handling equipment to transport inventory and finished goods.
• Stage, build, and load outbound trailers, ensuring proper weight distribution and trailer utilization.
• Scan and track material movements to ensure real-time inventory accountability.
• Perform cycle counts, inventories, and audits; investigate discrepancies and report findings.
• Complete accurate shipping/receiving paperwork and log transactions in the plant database.
• Participate in site safety programs and maintain a clean, GMP-compliant warehouse environment.

Skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is hiring a Material Handler for our North Kansas City, MO facility. The role covers end-to-end logistics, including receiving materials, safe material movement, and loading outbound trailers, in a climate-controlled plant environment.

You will work with production, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and quality teams to maintain inventory integrity. The position emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and teamwork in a rotating night shift.