Material Handler (Forklift) - Bolton Pet Plant- $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

The Material Handler manages site logistics, including material movements, inventory control, and receiving processes to support production. They ensure compliance with safety and GMP standards while coordinating material transfers and maintaining accurate documentation in SAP.

Job details

Job Description: The Material Handler is responsible for site Supply Chain activities in support of Operations and Customer Service requirements. This includes responsibility for driving business processes related to the site Supply Chain; ownership and improvement to Inbound process, Inventory Control, 5s, GMP’s, Safety, Leadership, and Scheduling Decision Support. This role will be a 12 hour rotation shift. What are we looking for? Minimum Secondary School diploma (Post Secondary Education in a technical field is an asset) 2-3 years of Logistics experience with significant understanding of plant and manufacturing operations Certified Forklift Operator. Slip sheet attachment experience a benefit. 2-3 years of experience in receiving systems, SAP and Blue Yonder Proven ability to optimize processes to meet or exceed product specifications Strong knowledge of operations and supply chain concepts including lean, kanban, and 5S. What will be your key responsibilities? Responsible for site Logistics Material Handler activities including: Material movements in support of production, load receiving and returns, transaction accuracy, maintaining site standards for safety and GMPs, ordering materials from offsite warehouse and completing warehouse returns. Coordinates safe and controlled transfer of materials into and around the site. Adhere to Allergen requirements storage in racks and on site. Hourly Batch Code checks and Yard checks Action issues with palletizer operation, escalating to Maintenance as required Conduct reconciliations for raw and packaging materials, escalating large variances to Supply Chain Coordinator and supporting any corrective actions required. Maintain proper documentation and completes transactions in SAP accurately. Collaborate with other shifts, Support staff and management to maintain appropriate on-site material inventories in support of efficient and continuous production Manage bar muncher, and animal feed processes Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives Support raw and packs Holds activities Assists SCC in maintaining active use trailer pool What can you expect from Mars? Total Rewards (Effective Day 1!) Bonus (AVP) - target bonus of 5% of base pay, depending on company performance Merit Pay - Increase to base pay once per year based on your performance Medical, Vision & Dental - Dependents included Prescription Drugs Paid Time Off - 160 hours Life Insurance Disability Coverage Tuition Reimbursement Mars University Parental Leave Work with 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. The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 23.85 - CAD 31.30. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.

What you’ll do

The Material Handler manages site logistics, including material movements, inventory control, and receiving processes to support production. They ensure compliance with safety and GMP standards while coordinating material transfers and maintaining accurate documentation in SAP.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and 2-3 years of logistics experience in a manufacturing environment. A certified forklift operator license and proficiency in SAP and Blue Yonder systems are required.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus • Bonus • Medical insurance • Vision insurance • Dental insurance • Prescription drugs • Paid time off • Life insurance • Disability coverage • Tuition reimbursement • Parental leave

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Kanban · Preferred
• Lean · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forklift operation
• Logistics
• Inventory control
• SAP
• Blue Yonder
• Lean
• Kanban
• 5S
• GMP
• Safety compliance
• Supply chain management
• Material handling
• Receiving systems
• Continuous improvement
• Documentation
• Supply Chain
• Time Off Management
• Supply Chain Planning
• Forklift Certification
• Artificial Intelligence
• Management
• Business Process
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Continuous Production
• Decision Support Systems
• Warehousing
• Leadership
• Inventory Control
• Kanban Principles
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Operations
• Medical Prescription
• Operations
• SAP Applications
• Slip Sheet
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Material Handler
• Animal Trainer
• Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers
• Animal Trainers