Material Handler (Mars Wrigley) - Newmarket (NMK)

Job Description:

Company: Mars Wrigley

Location: Newmarket, ON

Title: Material Handler

What do we Manufacture?

Mars, 3 Musketeers, Milky Way & Maltesers

**This position follows a rotating 12 hour work schedule. It will require the ability to work 2 days and 2 nights then 4 days off.

Job Purpose:

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.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum Secondary School diploma (Post Secondary Education in a technical field is an asset)
• 3-5 years of Logistics experience with significant understanding of plant and manufacturing operations
• Certified Forklift Operator
• 3-5 years of experience in receiving systems, SAP and Blue Yonder/JDA (or similar ERP system)
• Proven ability optimizing processes to meet or exceed product specifications
• Strong knowledge of operations and supply chain concepts including lean, kanban, FIFO 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, Quality sampling and testing, maintaining site standards for Safety and GMPs, ordering materials from offsite warehouse and warehouse returns
• Coordinates safe and controlled transfer of materials into and around the site
• Adhere to Quality allergen requirements for items stored in racks and on site
• Batch code checks, yard checks, trailer checks and Weever forms
• Monitor palletizer operation, escalating issues to Maintenance as required
• Conduct cycle counts for raw and packaging materials, escalating large variances to Supply Chain Coordinator and supporting any corrective actions required  
• Maintain proper documentation and complete transactions in SAP accurately
• Collaborate with other shifts, Support staff and management to maintain appropriate on-site material inventories in support of production
• Manage bar muncher, and animal feed processes
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Support Finished Goods, raw and pack material hold activities
• Assists SCC in maintaining active use trailer pool
• Forklift inspections, cleaning and routine maintenance
• Accurate Outbound deployment and documentation

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.