Job Purpose/Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Lead safety & quality in warehouse and shipping operations.

Adhere to all Mars Inc/Royal Canin Safety & QFS requirements.

Service the Packaging Line

Wrap Pallets of Finished Product with Stretch-Wrap Material

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 material, Packaging, pallets) from Trailers

Escalate and Report all 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 Done and Completed

Perform assigned task of master sanitation schedule of Extrusion

Perform miscellaneous tasks the Supervisor or Warehouse Coordinator directs

Assist in other production areas, as requested.

Context and Scope

Shipping lead oversees warehouse and shipping operations on shift basis.

Shipping operator is accountable for safety, quality and productivity.

Shipping operator needs to have eye for driving continuous improvement in shipping/warehouse operations.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

Highschool graduate and relevant logistics/transportation experience.

Knowledge / Experience

Basic knowledge of Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems. 

Forklift certified.

Key Mars Leadership Competencies (4-6)

• Delivers Consistent Results
• Creates Collaborative Relationships
• Ability to Prioritize Tasks (Priority Setting)
• Planning
• Customer Focus

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®, 5â„¢, 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 Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. 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.

Disclaimer:
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.​​​​​​​

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