Material Handler - Days

Mars•Fort Smith, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare is seeking a Material Handler for its pet food manufacturing plant in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The role works day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts and involves handling, documenting, scanning, and moving materials and pallets, as well as managing inventory transactions and reconciliation using JDA and SAP systems. The Material Handler also supports safe trailer loading and unloading, warehouse operations, and site quality and food safety responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of manufacturing inventory systems.
Excellent computer skills.
Knowledge of financial compliance and documentation.
Knowledge of supply chain management.
Knowledge of SAP, JDA, RF scan guns, and portable printers.
Working knowledge of FIFO/FEFO procedures.
Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Experience with and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Record incoming and outgoing loads and move pallets to their designated locations.
Scan pallets as they are loaded onto or off trailers.
Record all transactions in the JDA system.
Load and unload trailers.
Reconcile inventory using the JDA system and address inventory discrepancies in inventory management systems.
Manage JDA and SAP programs regarding materials management.
Understand and follow site security policies.
Assist the Yard Dog Operator when needed.
Apply warehousing principles.
Read schedules and confirm that labels match product SKUs.
Move product from location to location using the JDA system.
Inspect the exterior of trailers before dock-locking steps to ensure they are safe for loading and unloading.
Use and operate the pallet wrapper safely.
Manage aged supplier-owned inventory and transact as needed.
Contribute to quality and food safety as a site associate.