Job description

Job description

To officially apply, visit https://careers.mars.com/global/en/search-results?qcity=Reno&qstate=Nevada&qcountry=United%20States

Logistics Operator 3rd Shift - $1,500 Sign On Bonus

The Logistics Operator role is responsible for ensuring replenishment loads are fulfilled, prepared for shipment and delivered to the appropriate destination in a safe, quality, timely and cost effective manner. This shift based position is the final operation in meeting customer requirements for high quality, damage free, on-time, correctly loaded and accurate (Bill of Lading) deliveries.

What are we looking for?
Minimum Qualifications:
Be 18 years of age or older
High School Diploma/ GED or 2 years of manufacturing experience in lieu of education.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Must be capable of working at elevated heights
Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals (contact lenses not recommended)
Vision correctable to 20/20
Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time
Standing on a concrete floor
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs
Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals
Forklift assignments require certification and getting on and off frequently
Able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to move light to moderately heavy objects
Ability to visually receive and differentiate colors
Ability to work varying shifts under stressful conditions such as heat, cold, high and or confined spaces and have mobility with ability to climb ladders and stairs and do repetitive bending and twisting
Ability to handle tools or equipment
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock
The associate is frequently exposed to vibration
Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of personal computers
Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
Good basic math, reading and writing skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work in a self directed manner with minimal supervision and a positive attitude
High Level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge, with good skills in troubleshooting and problem solving
Basic knowledge of food safety, GMP, GHOP, HACCP, SPC
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Forklift experience
Push Pull Lift experience a plus
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
Good problem solving and/or troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of Safety, Quality and Material Management Systems and procedures
Ability to read and understand the daily production run schedule, and execute to that plan
Ability to communicate to managers and team members any production, quality/food safety or other business critical information vital to operations and customer service

What will be your key responsibilities?

Load trailers according to loading specifications and in a manner which delivers product on time (arrives when originally expected) and complete (accurate by item and damage free) as measured by our customers and other receiving destinations.
Conduct trailer inspections prior to loading trailers for product shipment and after unloading inbound trailers.
Operate forklift and highlift equipment to move product from the palletizer and within the warehouse to trailers and various other warehouse locations and operate in a manner maintaining required sanitation levels. Repair and recoup damaged goods as accidentally created during product movement and as required. Follow FIFO principles for finished products.
Tag pallets from the palletizer and record production, organize warehouse and all warehouse supplies and materials, supply materials to packaging lines, supply and service palletizer equipment.
Report or take appropriate action when quality checks do not meet set specifications.
Improve operations through individual and group problem solving. Provide leadership in solving problems that disrupts the daily production goals.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.
Must know the product "Hold" criteria of all applicable areas.
Optimize warehouse utilization and transportation costs to ensure least cost method is used while maintaining predetermined inventory and service levels.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.
Improve operations through individual and group problem solving and provide leadership in solving problems on the floor and in meetings.
Promote high quality team environment through effective team work and self direction with a positive attitude.
Provide feedback to Shipping Logistics Technician to achieve relevant shipping schedules.
Assist with coordinating outbound finished product to warehouses.
Collect and record data on quality of shipping equipment used to transport finished product
Retain primary responsibility for coordination of the following: Stage materials to minimize damage and maximize easy access to materials.
Obtain and maintain proficiency in job specific business systems such as PRMS, SPEDE, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel systems. Remain current with facility utilized business systems.
May have to perform special non-routine tasks associated with corporate requests, projects and tests

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:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, 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 our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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