Mars Petcare Barling Warehouse

Facility info

Appointment required — strictly enforced, show up early and they'll often take you. Don't arrive significantly before your window. Check-in/out at guard shack — sliding tandems mandatory at entrance before entry. Process can be slow (30 min+ reported) or quick depending on day. Have PO# and BOL ready. Drop and hook operation — back in with doors closed, unhook, pull forward. Guard will sign paperwork at your truck after receiving gives green light. Unload times all over the map — ranges from 10-15 minutes to 6-7 hours. Most reports under 2 hours, but don't count on it. Some loads sit hours before unloading starts. Overnight parking — dirt lot next to facility (small, room for ~4 trucks) or street parking on Fort Chaffee side. Muddy/rutted conditions reported — not ideal for equipment-conscious operators. Guard shack staff — generally friendly and polite, but occasional BOL/administrative errors. High staff turnover noted. Facility — new, clean, modern warehouse. Pet care/frozen food processing. Driver lounge with restrooms and vending at door 81. Pet break area available. Safety — high visibility vest required. One scale at exit (may not be functional). Reception issues — some drivers turned away and told to return at appointment time even when early. Call ahead if arriving well before scheduled slot. Email communication lapses reported.