Distribution Material Handler

Oregon Tool•Kansas City, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Oregon Tool, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Material Handler to support shipping functions at the North American Distribution Center (NADC) in Kansas City, MO. This role is crucial for ensuring safety, quality, and productivity by utilizing Oregon Tool's systems. The company emphasizes a people-first culture where team member growth and contributions are valued, fostering an environment of humility, grit, and collaboration.

Requirements

High School diploma or nationally recognized regionally accredited equivalent required.
Minimum of six (6) months experience operating a stand-up narrow-aisle reach truck.
Minimum of six (6) months experience operating an order selector.
Computer-based warehouse management system experience required.
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 opportunities to improve the organization's performance.
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 non-technical terms.
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.

Nice To Haves

SAP preferred.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts.
Creative thinker.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts for order picking and packing.
Efficiently pick customer orders for shipment, ensuring correct product type and quantity.
Use computer and SAP to document product movement.
Transport orders to consolidation areas using a forklift.
Assemble various products efficiently 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 supervisors/leads from previous/next shifts to determine priorities and ensure proper workflow.
Maintain open communication through conversation and formal/informal documents.
Clean work areas and remove trash to designated areas.
Identify and report safety hazards.
Follow evacuation/emergency procedures.
Understand and apply hazard communication standards, lockout/tag-out, machine guarding, bloodborne pathogens, and confined spaces as applicable to the position.
Understand and use correct personal protective equipment (gloves, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection) when required.
Follow proper bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling techniques.
Adhere to motorized equipment usage and pedestrian safety guidelines.

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
One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
Tuition reimbursement program
Safety shoes reimbursed at $120 per year

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