What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Mars?
Job Description:
We are currently hiring for 3rd shift.
The purpose of this role is to provide shipping and transfer support to the Logistics Team using a forklift.
This role is also intended to ensure our product is staged for 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?
We are currently hiring for 3rd shift.
The purpose of this role is to provide shipping and transfer support to the Logistics Team using a forklift.
This role is also intended to ensure our product is staged for 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.
- Lead safety & quality in shipping
- Adhere to all Mars Inc Safety & QFS requirements.
- Service the Packaging Line.
- Wrap Pallets of Finished Product with Stretch-Wrap Material
- Operate trash compactor
- Remove recycled materials from production lines and load onto trailers.
- Stage Finished Product in Shipping department or trailer.
- Load Trailers with Finished Product.
- Unload Production Supplies (Raw material, Packaging, pallets) from Trailers.
- Escalate and report all issues to Production Lead or Production Coordinator.
- Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy and control.
- Verify all required documentation including quality, production, and sanitation records.
- Drive for 5S excellence in shipping/warehouse
- Make sure that all Forklift Pre-Checks are Done and Completed
- Perform miscellaneous tasks the Production Lead or Production Coordinator directs.
- Assist in other production areas, as requested.
- 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.