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Materials Handler

Job in Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina, 29228, USA
Listing for: Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-28
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Food Production, Material Handler, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Columbia

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 over 130,000 like-minded 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.
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