Material Handler

Material Handler

Mars Petcare (Greenies) is looking to hire a Material Handler at our climate-controlled Kansas City, MO location!

Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world's best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. Access the tools, training and experience you need to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and most importantly on your own career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. It's the opportunity to start your tomorrow today.

The scope of the Material Handler is to move product inside the site, load trailers for shipment, and complete shipment paperwork.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma / GED
• Forklift experience required
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; must be coachable
• Passion to work and learn in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to act with disciplined initiative
• Working knowledge of computer programs for entering data
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations
• Basic math and recording abilities
• Keen eye for detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Scan and move product accurately for inventory accountability
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Use forklift to load trailers safely and accurately
• Conduct quality checks on outbound shipments
• Create shipment paperwork
• Conducting monthly inventories with precision
• Participate and adhere to all food safety requirements, quality management processes, and site safety programs ensuring that all standards are met
• Demonstrate a culture of quality in actions, words, and spirit
• Responsible for reporting and following up on any observation that may impact Associate Safety and/or Product Quality and Food Safety

What Can You Expect From Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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 all 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.