Mars
Materials Handler
Mars is hiring a Materials Handler in KKS-Mars Pet US Columbia, SC, United States of America. Posted September 29, 2026.
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Job at a glance
- Company
- Mars
- Location
- KKS-Mars Pet US Columbia, SC, United States of America
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Posted
- September 29, 2026
About the job
Job Description:
The primary responsibility of the Materials Handler is to perform all functions associated with the shipping department, including but not limited to:
- Loading trucks, live loads, and staged loads
- Ability to operate a forklift – (Expert Level)
- Operation of site yard dog
- Direct ship responsibility including proper disposition of hold products, food safety hold products and released products
- WMS, BOL responsibility / accountability
- Support Warehouse Area Lead with all activities associated with shipping department
Principal Accountabilities
- Accurately record all transactions on the WMS inventory system
- Communicate with line and logistics operators to ensure materials are replenished in a timely manner
- Manage FIFO program regarding materials management
- Cross training will be required with other Logistic 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
Key Functional Skills/Knowledge
- The ability to lift 60 pounds
- Forklift certified
- Knowledge of inventory computer systems WMS
- Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
Preferred Skills
- Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Forklift certified.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
- Ability to lift 60 pounds.
- Ability to quickly respond.
- Mechanical troubleshooting ability
- Computer literate with an ability to enter, record, maintain and retrieve information in a computer-based data collection system
What can you expect from Mars?
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. 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.