Shipping Process Operator
Mars · USA-Pennsylvania-Elizabethtown, United States
Job Description:
Mars Snacking- Shipping Process Operator- ELZ
- Hiring Manager: Lamar Shy
Shift Schedule:
Current: Standard rotating shift
Description of Role:
A shipping window operator manages face-to-face communication and the check-in window for truck drivers, carriers, and delivery personnel. They verify appointment times, assign dock doors, process bills of lading (BOL), process and file COA’s, and resolve shipping discrepancies. They also verify and keep records of all inbound and outbound shipments.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- Must have line manager approval
- Time in role met (12 months)
- 3+ years working in a manufacturing environment
- 1+ years with Mars shipping experience
- Proficient in computer software’s including MS Office and email
Physical Requirements:
- Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
- Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
- Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
- Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
- Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
- Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical degree or certifications
- 3+ years’ experience in shipping
- SAP experience
- Forklift experience
What will be my key responsibilities?
Role Coverage: Must be able to fill in for all shipping roles including Tanker Bay, Packaging Operator, Raw Material, and Shipping Coordinator
Driver Check-In: Manage shipping window communications, directing truck drivers and coordinating timely dock and door assignments.
Equipment operation: Must be able to safely operate a forklift and electric hand trucks to load and unload trucks in various areas of the plant. Also, must unload all inbound bulk shipments on tankers or trucks.
Documentation Management: Review bills of ladings (BOL), packing slips, and manifests, and Certificate of Analysis for accuracy.
System Tracking: Enter all shipping and receiving data into Weever and SAP systems
Auditing and reconciliation: Conduct regular physical inventory counts and reconcile them with system records to identify and resolve discrepancies.