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Material Handler (Mars Wrigley) - Newmarket (NMK)

@ Mars

Newmarket, Ontario

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Mars is hiring a Material Handler at its Newmarket, Ontario plant to run site supply chain activities supporting production and customer service. The role covers inbound receiving, inventory control, cycle counts and SAP transactions on a rotating 12-hour schedule. Base pay is CAD 27.29 to 35.82 per hour, with a 5% target bonus and benefits from day one.

Responsibilities:

  • Gérer les mouvements de matériaux et la réception des chargements
  • Effectuer les vérifications de lots, de cours et de remorques
  • Réaliser les inventaires cycliques et les transactions dans SAP
  • Surveiller le palettiseur et gérer les processus de bar muncher et d'alimentation animale

Requirements summary:

  • Diplôme d'études secondaires minimum
  • 3 à 5 ans d'expérience en logistique
  • Certification de conducteur de chariot élévateur
  • 3 à 5 ans avec les systèmes de réception, SAP et Blue Yonder/JDA

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceDisability insurancePaid time offParental leaveTuition support
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · phenom

Employer posting date
2026-10-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-19
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSupply chain & logistics
Experience3+ years
Hours per week48
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingWarehouse, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCertified Forklift Operator
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Tuition support, Performance bonus

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Company size10001+
HeadquartersMcLean
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Job description

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.
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 27.29 - CAD 35.82. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.

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