Welcome Center Associate

Mars; Leipsic (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Competitive salary & benefits

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Mars is hiring Welcome Center Associates to support continuous packing line operations and ensure customer requirements are met at our site in Ohio. You will work with planners, drivers, and shift leaders to keep shipments moving efficiently while maintaining safety protocols.

The role emphasizes strong communication, basic computer skills, and a willingness to learn in a manufacturing environment. Prior experience is helpful but not required, with opportunities for development through Mars

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.
• Passion to work and learn in a manufacturing environment.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Works with Planners, Taskers, Shift Leaders, and drivers to maintain high service levels.
• Coordinate driver, equipment, yard moves, and freight.
• Delegate tasks to Yard Spotters when needed.
• Ensure shipping and receiving documents are accurate and timely.
• Sequence loading and unloading locations to streamline operations.
• Maintain written or electronic logs accurately and on time.
• Comply with international shipping regulations.
• Prepare and distribute documented correspondence.
• Input data as requested and ensure timely updates.
• Verify documents are signed and time-stamped correctly.
• Check in and dispatch trailers per SOP.
• Use appropriate computer applications for the job.
• Maintain monthly shipment/travel logs and orders.
• Ensure compliance with international customs regulations.
• Forward information to freight forwarders for shipments.
• Retain and organize documentation securely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Manufacturing experience

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

OSHA certification

Job description

The Welcome Center Associates supports the operational process, ensuring the packing lines are kept running to help the site achieve targets, ultimately ensuring our customers' requirements are fully met.

Job Description:

The Welcome Center Associates supports the operational process, ensuring the packing lines are kept running to help the site achieve targets, ultimately ensuring our customers' requirements are fully met.

What are we looking for?

Education And Skills

• High School Diploma/GED
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Passion to work and learn in a manufacturing environment.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of working at elevated heights.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs repetitively.
• Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals (contact lenses not recommended).
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods.
• Standing on a concrete floor
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, and climbing stairs.
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust, dirt, and chemicals.
• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Works closely with Planners, Taskers, Shift Leaders, and Over the Road drivers to achieve and maintain high service levels
• Coordinate driver, equipment, yard moves, and freight
• Delegating work to Yard Spotters if or when needed
• Ensure that all shipping and receiving documents and functions are completed accurately and on time
• Facilitate ease of outbound loading / inbound offloading by sequencing and determining best loud out / in locations
• Maintain all written or electronic logs accurately and on time
• Comply with international shipping regulations
• Prepares and distributes documented correspondence accurately and timely
• Input data as requested / needed on timely basis
• Ensures all documents are signed and time stamped correctly
• Must check in trailers / dispatch trailers per SOP
• Must be able to use appropriate computer applications for the job
• Maintain monthly measurement log by number of shipments, hand carries, misc., and transport order.
• Comply with International customs shipping regulations.
• Forwarding of information to the destination freight forwarder of all crated and hand carry shipments.
• Maintaining and ensuring the facilitation of document retention storage.
• Prepares and distributes documented correspondence accurately and timely.
• Input data as requested on a timely basis.
• Check data entry and documentation for accuracy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• May be required to perform other job-related miscellaneous duties

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.
• Best-in-class 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.