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Mars is hiring a Materials Handler in Columbia, SC. It is a full-time role in Other Roles, asking for at least 1 year of experience, first listed on November 1. Mars has 99 other openings in the US, 3 of them in Columbia, SC.
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About hiring at Mars
Mars has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 22 states. Most are in engineering & mfg (14), data & AI (9) and sales & BD (8). The biggest locations are Chicago, IL (49), Franklin, TN (6) and Salt Lake City, UT (5). 1% of them are remote, 13% are open to entry-level candidates and 8% show pay. We collect Mars' jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Job Description:
The primary responsibility of the Materials Handler is to perform all functions associated with the shipping department, including but not limited to:
- Loading trucks, live loads, and staged loads
- Ability to operate a forklift – (Expert Level)
- Operation of site yard dog
- Direct ship responsibility including proper disposition of hold products, food safety hold products and released products
- WMS, BOL responsibility / accountability
- Support Warehouse Area Lead with all activities associated with shipping department
Principal Accountabilities
- Accurately record all transactions on the WMS inventory system
- Communicate with line and logistics operators to ensure materials are replenished in a timely manner
- Manage FIFO program regarding materials management
- Cross training will be required with other Logistic Material Handler positions.
- This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.
Mission Critical Competencies
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must have the ability to prioritize workload
- Must have excellent organizational skills
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 1-3 years of manufacturing experience.
- Forklift Certified
- Ability to lift 60 pounds.
- Ability to quickly respond.
- Mechanical troubleshooting ability
- Computer literate with an ability to enter, record, maintain and retrieve information in a computer-based data collection system
Preferred Skills
- Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
- Ability to lift 60 pounds.
- Ability to quickly respond.
- Mechanical troubleshooting ability
- Computer literate with an ability to enter, record, maintain and retrieve information in a computer-based data collection system
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.
A strong focus on 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.
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