Job Description:

Job: Logistics Operator

Shift: Days- 12 hour shifts

Location: Mars Petcare, Aurora, NE

Mars Petcare is looking to hire a Logistics Operator at our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Aurora, Nebraska!

Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity.  The opportunity to do the challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands.  To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from different backgrounds.  Access the tools, training, and experience you need to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and most importantly, on your own career.  Being a Mars associate is more than a job.  It’s the opportunity to start your tomorrow today.

If you have a background working in an operational environment and are looking for a role in warehousing while also being given the chance to develop and progress personally, then look at the below!

The Logistics Operator supports the operational process, ensuring the packing lines are kept running to help the site achieve targets, ultimately ensuring our customers’ requirements are fully met.

Responsibilities

Ensuring that the finished product is prepared for shipment to the appropriate destination in a timely and cost-effective manner.This position is the final operation in meeting customer requirements with on-time, correctly loaded, and Bill of Lading accurately finished products.This role is responsible for including but is not limited to packing put away, loading outbound shipments, unloading inbounds both finished goods and packaging supplies, freight picking, building compact pallets, operating pallet tag station, cleaning and maintaining proper GMPs in the warehouse, and moving product inside the walls of the warehouse.Monitor the physical quality of finished products, reporting any defects.Always maintain a high standard of hygiene and housekeeping.Keeping Pallet Magazines fully loaded and pallet storage areas stocked.Health and Safety – Ensure that you are working to correct company procedures, including PPE compliance, holding the appropriate license (s), and training for any machines you operate.Any other duties assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

Must be capable of working at elevated heights.Must be able to lift 50 lbs repetitively.Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals (contact lenses not recommended).Vision correctable to 20/20.Must be able to stand on feet for long periods.Standing on a concrete floorWearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs.Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals.Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.Able to work with minimal supervision.

Education and Skills

High School Diploma/GEDStrong verbal and written communication skillsBasic computer skillsPassion to work and learn in a manufacturing environment.1 year of manufacturing experience preferred but not required

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.

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

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.

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.