Material Handler - Nights

Mars•Fremont, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is a member of an area team responsible for efficient production of quality products in required quantities. The role operates and changes over specified machinery in the assigned area and supports operational conformance, product quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Material Handlers may train or perform the tasks of other associates in the area and need strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills. The position is at Royal Canin in Fremont, Nebraska, with a listed shift of 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The role involves operating forklifts and other materials handling equipment to move, stage, and stack inventory; performing physical inventory and maintaining stock accountability using warehouse or logistics systems; completing routine equipment checks; and handling shipping and receiving activities. Associates also support food-safety quality controls, housekeeping, sanitation, and daily warehouse operations. The work involves extended standing on concrete, frequent mounting and dismounting of a forklift, and regular bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, stair climbing, and lifting up to 55 pounds. Associates must wear required protective equipment and adapt to temperature and environmental extremes, including dust, dirt, and food-safe chemicals. Vision must be correctable to 20/20.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
Must be willing and able to work varying shifts and schedules.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Vision correctable to 20/20.
Ability to stand on concrete for extended periods and frequently mount and dismount a forklift.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, climb stairs, and regularly lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes, including dust, dirt, and food-safe chemicals.
Must wear required personal protective equipment, including a hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform.

Nice To Haves

Prior forklift certification or formal military training in materials handling equipment operation.
Experience with commercial Warehouse Management Systems or military equivalents such as GCSS-A/MC or automated supply databases.
Familiarity with Bills of Lading, shipping manifests, and inventory tracking.
Experience in environments requiring strict procedural compliance, such as food manufacturing, Good Manufacturing Practices, or military HAZMAT and safety programs.
Military or veteran experience in logistics, supply, motor transport, or aviation support is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment safely and efficiently, following standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
Operate forklifts and other materials handling equipment to move, stage, and stack inventory.
Conduct periodic and routine physical inventories of raw materials and use logistics databases or Warehouse Management Systems to maintain stock accountability.
Perform routine operator-level maintenance and safety checks on forklifts and warehouse equipment.
Load and unload trucks, live loads, and staged loads; manage and verify Bills of Lading, cargo manifests, and direct shipping logs.
Carry out direct-ship responsibilities, including containment, disposition, and tracking of food-safety holds and released products.
Perform housekeeping and sanitation procedures to maintain food-safety standards.
Support the Warehouse Area Lead with daily operational tasks.
Communicate clearly with team members to support safety, quality, and productivity.
Train or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed.