Shag Driver - Nights

Responsible for the proficient execution of any combination of the following unit operations:

Warehouse Operations: Perform carrier integrity checks and assure accurate deployment of finished products with the associated paperwork.

Finished Product Movement: Operate forklift to load carriers, move finished skids to staging for direct ship.

Material Handler: Perform inventory accuracy transactions into I-tracks, load trailers, organize pallets in the warehouse, and receive packaging materials.

Manual Palletizing: Palletize finished bagged product and stretchwrap finished skid to include freight pick.

Optimize warehouse utilization and transportation costs to ensure least cost method are used while monitoring predetermined inventory and service levels.

Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity. Provide relevant information to Operations and Flow on the supply of packaging materials for production.

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 teamwork and self-direction with positive attitude.

Provide feedback to Warehouse Supervisor and Warehouse Lead to achieve relevant shipping schedules.

Collect data on quality of shipping equipment used to transport finished product.

Coordinate shipment schedule with production and be an available resource to production for shipping issues.

• Coordinate with the Warehouse Supervisor and Warehouse Lead for the minimization of onsite inventories and carrying cost through inventory control, ensure accuracy
• Achieve or exceed the standard throughput measures for all forklift operator tasks assigned to in the warehouse. This includes freight picking, bulk picking, one touch, transporting, put away, loading, unloading, staging, rack pick, and replenishments.
• Communicate effectively with the Operations and Flow teams in order to maximize plant performance.
• Stage materials to minimize damage and maximize easy access to materials. Communicate when maintenance on fork trucks, lifts, and/or battery recharging stations is necessary to the Warehouse Supervisor and Warehouse Lead.
• Place pallet tags in the proper position on pallets Obtain and maintain proficiency in job specific business systems such as I-tracks. Remain current with facility utilized business systems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in problem solving groups as appropriate.
• Participate in vendor assurance activities.
• Check current shipment orders for accuracy and make daily reports.
• Assist LFO with training other associates in operation of all areas and systems.
• Participate in site safety program and actively look for ways to improve site and area safety. Associate is responsible for communicating and elevating any quality and food safety concerns to site management.
• Other similar duties as assigned.

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to plan work on a daily basis, work independently and be a self motivator.
• Ability to work with a team and effectively interact with other departments and outside
• Ability to learn basic pest control principles.
• Ability to lift 52 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions, at heights, in confined spaces and in very dusty
• Ability to operate a variety of lifts and fork trucks safely.

Ability to work rotating shifts.

What are we looking for?

• Must possess a Class A CDL or ability to acquire within 120 days of accepting the position
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent attendance
• Forkllft certified
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Spot trailers in a timely fashion based on production needs and requests
• Loading/unloading freight
• Daily inventory counts
• General warehouse duties

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.