Material Handler (Simms)

Mars • Kansas City, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for end-to-end logistics within the Mars Petcare Greenies North Kansas City plant. The role manages incoming packaging and raw ingredients, safely moves materials throughout the site, loads outbound trailers, completes logistics paperwork, and maintains accurate inventory. The associate works with production, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and quality teams in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent civilian or military education.
• Proven experience in warehouse logistics, receiving, shipping, or material handling.
• Demonstrated experience safely operating a forklift in an industrial or warehouse environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, reach, climb, and manually lift up to 40 pounds.
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs for data entry, record keeping, and inventory logs.
• Basic math skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a high-performing team environment and willingness to learn and be coached.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience in logistics, supply, cargo, transportation, warehouse operations, material management, or related specialties, including the listed U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard specialties.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and components against purchase orders and shipping manifests.
• Safely unload inbound trucks with a forklift and transfer materials to designated storage locations.
• Perform incoming quality and food safety checks, collect product samples, and verify supplier paperwork.
• Coordinate with logistics departments and freight carriers to ensure correct and safe delivery of production materials.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, to move inventory, raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Support production schedules by issuing and staging the correct materials in production areas.
• Stage, build, and load outbound trailers, ensuring appropriate cargo weight distribution and trailer utilization.
• Label and sort materials, maintain FIFO rotation, and organize storage areas.
• Scan and track material movements in warehouse management systems to maintain real-time inventory accountability.
• Perform daily cycle counts, participate in monthly inventories, and assist with physical audits.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and report findings to management.
• Generate, review, and complete shipping and receiving paperwork, and accurately log transactions in the plant database.
• Follow food safety requirements, Quality Management Processes, and site safety programs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary warehouse in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Promptly report safety, food safety, and quality concerns to leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay based on experience, shift differentials, and significant overtime potential.
• Eligibility for an annual performance-based company bonus and annual merit increases.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting on the first day.
• 401(k) program with up to a 6% company match.
• Paid vacation time and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Learning and development through Mars University.
• Access to an onsite gym.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED