Logistics Operator (Finance)

Job Description:

Logistics Operator

Shift:

1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts are available.

Location:

Mars Petcare

845 Commerce Dr.

Henderson, NC 27537

Mars Petcare is looking to hire a Logistics Operator at our manufacturing plant in Henderson, North Carolina!

If you have a background working in an operational or warehousing environment and are looking for a role in warehousing while also being given the chance to develop and progress personally, then look at the below!

The Logistics Operator supports the operational process, ensuring the packing lines are kept running to help the site achieve targets, shipping and receiving finished goods, and ultimately ensuring our customers' requirements are fully met.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the finished product is prepared for shipment to the appropriate destination in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• This role is the final operation in meeting customer requirements with on-time, correctly loaded, and accurate finished product orders consistent with the Bill of Lading.
• This role is responsible for (including but not limited to): packing put away, loading outbound shipments, unloading finished goods inbound shipments and supplies/equipment, freight picking, building compact pallets, cleaning and maintaining proper GMPs in the warehouse, and moving product inside of the warehouse.
• Associates must monitor the physical quality of finished products, reporting any defects.
• Associates must always maintain a high standard of hygiene and housekeeping.
• Health and Safety - Ensure that you are adhering to company safety policies and procedures, including PPE compliance, holding the appropriate license(s) and training for any machines you operate, and other requirements.
• Associates are also responsible for any other duties assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods on concrete floors.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (safety glasses, bump cap, hi-vis vest, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Must be able to put hair up if necessary and wear bump cap/hard hat correctly
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs.
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals.
• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Capable of working at elevated heights if required.

Education and Skills

• High School Diploma/GED
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Passion to work and learn in a manufacturing/warehousing environment.
• 1 year of manufacturing/warehousing experience preferred but not required

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.
• Best-in-class 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.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.