Forklift Operator - Lewisburg

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift. New hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign on bonus.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

The purpose of this role is to provide shipping and transfer support to the Production Team.

This role is also intended to ensure our product is staged Production use, audited, handled, stored, and shipped and readily tracked efficiently while meeting our high quality standards and maintaining targeted customer service levels.

What are we looking for?

Highschool graduate and relevant logistics / transportation experience.

Basic knowledge of Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems.

Forklift certified.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Lead safety & quality in warehouse and shipping operations.

Adhere to all Mars Inc / Royal Canin Safety & QFS requirements.

Service the Packaging Line.

Wrap Pallets of Finished Product with Stretch-Wrap Material

Stack empty bags for Packaging Line as necessary.

Stack broken down cardboard boxes into case erector for Packaging Line as necessary

Lead safety & quality in warehouse and shipping operations.

Stage Finished Product in Warehouse and or trailer

Prepare Trailer for Loading

Load Trailers with Finished Product

Unload Production Supplies (Raw material, Packaging, pallets) from Trailers

Escalate and Report all issues to Shipping Coordinator, Warehouse Coordinator, Shift Manager and or Flow Manager.

Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy and control (cycle counts).

Verify all required documentation including quality, production, and sanitation records.

Ensure all Flow housekeeping tasks are performed and the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) is executed. Perform a changeover and walkthrough (MSE CPs) with the oncoming and off-going team to discuss shipping area status and to ensure cleanliness and safety.

Drive for 5S Step-Change in shipping / warehouse

Oversee and Maintain Forklift Charging / equalization schedule / Rack inspection

Make sure that all Forklift Pre-Checks are Done and Completed

Perform miscellaneous tasks the Supervisor or Warehouse Coordinator directs.

Assist in other production areas, as requested.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 140,000 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.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.