Shipping Operator

Mars • Lebanon, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to provide shipping and transfer support to the Production Team. This role is also intended to ensure our product is staged Production use, audited, handled, stored, and shipped and readily tracked efficiently while meeting our high-quality standards and maintaining targeted customer service levels.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and relevant logistics/transportation experience.
• Basic knowledge of Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems.
• Forklift certified
• Delivers Consistent Results
• Creates Collaborative Relationships
• Ability to Prioritize Tasks (Priority Setting)
• Planning
• Individual Contributor
• Customer-focused
• Conflict Management and Action-Oriented

Responsibilities

• Lead safety & quality in warehouse and shipping operations.
• Support site initiative in maintaining WPT zone 4 in blue warehouse.
• Safe Operation or 3 wheel sit-down, 4 wheel sit-down, and stand-up forklifts.
• Adhere to all Mars Inc/Royal Canin Safety & Quality and Food Safety requirements.
• Service the Packaging Line Wrap Pallets of Finished Product with Stretch-Wrap Material
• Accurate labeling of inventoried materials including Finished Goods, Packaging, and Raw Materials
• Stack empty bags for Packaging Line, as necessary.
• Stack broken down cardboard boxes into case erector for Packaging Line as necessary
• Stage Finished Product in Warehouse and or trailer
• Prepare Trailer for Loading
• Load Trailers with Finished Product
• Unload Production Supplies (raw materials, packaging, pallets) from Trailers
• Escalate and report any issues to Shipping Coordinator, Warehouse Coordinator, Shift Manager and/or Flow Manager.
• Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy and control (cycle counts).
• Verify all required documentation including quality, production, and sanitation records.
• Ensure all flow housekeeping tasks are performed and the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) is executed.
• Perform a changeover and walkthrough (MSE CPs) with the oncoming and off-going team to discuss shipping-area status and to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Drive for 5S Step-Change in shipping/warehouse
• Oversee and Maintain Forklift Charging/equalization schedule/Rack inspection
• Make sure that all Forklift Pre-Checks are completed
• Perform miscellaneous tasks the Supervisor or Warehouse Coordinator directs
• Assist in other production areas, as requested.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees