Material Handler - Yorkville

Job Description

Job Description

$1500 sign-on bonus

The primary responsibility of the Material Handler is to perform all functions associated with the supply department, including but not limited to:

• Loading trucks and staged loads in area

• Ability to operate a stand-up forklift

• Material accountability

• Support Area Lead with all activities associated with supply department

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Manufacturing experience.

• Ability to lift 60 pounds.

• Ability to quickly respond.

• Troubleshooting ability

• Computer literate with an ability to enter, record, maintain and retrieve information in a computer-based data collection system (weever)

Preferred Skills

• Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Forklift certified.

• The ability to lift 60 pounds

What will be your key responsibilities?

Principal Accountabilities

• Communicate with line and Production Leads/Production coordinators to ensure materials are replenished in a timely manner

• Cross training will be required with other Material Handler positions.

• This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.

Mission Critical Competencies

• Must have excellent communication skills

• Must have the ability to prioritize workload

• Must have excellent organizational skills

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.

• 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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 20.72 - USD 28.49

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.