Distribution Material Handler

Oregon Tool • Kansas City, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Oregon Tool, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Material Handler to support shipping functions at the NADC. This role is crucial for maintaining safety, quality, and productivity through knowledge of Oregon Tool's systems. The company emphasizes a people-first culture where every team member drives success and growth is encouraged.

Requirements

• High School diploma or nationally recognized regionally accredited equivalent required.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience operating: Stand-up narrow -aisle reach truck.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience operating: Order selector.
• Computer-based warehouse management system experience required, SAP preferred.
• Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively.
• Must be able to work effectively and communicate with others in a team environment.
• Must be able to take initiative, seeking and acting on opportunity to improve the organization's performance.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts.
• English fluency for safety, training and documentation purposes.
• Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional and quality manner.
• Solve problems analytically; search out relevant information and gauge its importance when making decisions.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and nontechnical terms.
• Creative thinker.
• Collaborative and effective team player and able to work with teams who are globally dispersed.
• Set a good example of personal integrity.
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to learn; seek out development activities to improve skills and increase knowledge; learn from other team members and own mistakes.
• Take initiative, seek and act on opportunities to improve organization performance.
• Ability to translate specific goals into action and follow through to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts for order picking and packing.
• Efficiently pick customer orders for shipment, ensuring correct product type and quantity.
• Package products for shipment using computer and SAP to document moved produce.
• Transport orders to consolidation using a forklift.
• Assemble various products in the most efficient manner for shipment.
• Tag, label, or mark orders as required.
• Investigate and assist in resolving shipment discrepancies.
• Match product quantity to purchase orders.
• Pack orders to prevent damage during shipment.
• Ensure outbound shipments are accurate.
• Work diligently to meet work schedules and deadlines.
• Seek leadership for questions and support leadership by following direction.
• Provide training to team members as needed.
• Work with supervisor/lead from previous/next shift to determine priorities and ensure proper work flow.
• Maintain open communication through conversation and both formal and informal documents.
• Clean and remove trash to designated areas of work and throughout daily duties.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Follow evacuation / emergency procedures.
• Understand and apply hazard communication standard, lockout/tag-out, machine guarding, blood borne pathogens and confined spaces as applies to position.
• Understand and use correct gloves, safety glasses, steel toe shoes and hearing protection when required.
• Follow proper bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling techniques.
• Adhere to motorized equipment usage and pedestrian safety.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
• Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Safety shoes reimbursed at $120 per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED