Material Handling Specialist -- Manufacturing (Reno)

Job Description

Job Description

Shape the flow of materials that keeps Mars manufacturing running

Picture your shift in Reno: you start by reviewing SAP tasks, mapping your moves in ATMS and Weekplan, and running a quick safety check on your truck. As production ramps up, you’re staging the right raw materials to the right line at the right moment, staying in close contact with Operations so nothing slows the schedule. A potential shortage pops up? You communicate it fast and raise timely escalations when safety, quality, or efficiency could be affected. That’s a day in the life of a Material Handling Specialist at Mars.

What you’ll do

• Ensure raw materials are delivered to production lines on time and in full.
• Monitor inventory queues and communicate any potential shortages to stakeholders.
• Partner closely with the Operations team to prevent delays in manufacturing.
• Escalate issues that may impact safety, product quality, or line efficiency.
• Use SAP, ATMS, and Weekplan confidently to plan, track, and document moves.

What you’ll bring

• GCSE (Maths and English) or higher, or equivalent education.
• Background in Supply Chain or warehousing preferred.
• Forklift/FLT and Flexi truck experience preferred.
• Ease with business systems such as SAP, ATMS, and Weekplan.

Why Mars

• Work with diverse, talented Associates guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-led company building the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Grow from day one with learning support, including Mars University.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including a company bonus.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable law and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected under federal, state, and local laws. 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.