Distribution Material Handler

Oregon Tool • Kansas City, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Material Handler supports shipping functions at Oregon Tool’s North American Distribution Center (NADC), contributing to safety, quality, and productivity through knowledge of the company’s systems. The role operates forklifts to pick, pack, consolidate, and prepare customer orders for shipment; documents product movement using a computer and SAP; and helps investigate shipment discrepancies. The position also supports team workflow, communicates with leadership and other shifts, provides training as needed, and follows required safety practices and procedures.

The work location is the Oregon Tool North American Distribution Center, 10331 NW Transcon Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153. The stated schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The hourly rate is $20, with an additional $1 per hour when working second-shift hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or a nationally recognized, regionally accredited equivalent.
• At least six months of experience operating a stand-up narrow-aisle reach truck.
• At least six months of experience operating an order selector.
• Experience with a computer-based warehouse management system; SAP is preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate with others in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts.
• English fluency for safety, training, and documentation purposes.
• Ability to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional, and quality manner.
• Ability to solve problems analytically, find relevant information, and assess its importance when making decisions.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly in technical and nontechnical terms.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with globally dispersed teams.
• Personal integrity and willingness to learn, seek development, and learn from team members and mistakes.
• Ability to take initiative and act on opportunities to improve organizational performance.
• Ability to translate specific goals into action and follow through to achieve them.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to pick and pack orders, and efficiently select the correct products and quantities for shipment.
• Use a computer and SAP to document products moved.
• Transport orders to consolidation, assemble products for shipment, and tag, label, or mark orders as required.
• Investigate and assist in resolving shipment discrepancies.
• Match product quantities to purchase orders and pack orders to prevent damage during shipment.
• Ensure outbound shipments are accurate.
• Work diligently to meet work schedules and deadlines.
• Seek leadership when questions arise and follow leadership direction.
• Provide training to team members as needed.
• Coordinate with the supervisor or lead from the previous or next shift to set priorities and ensure proper workflow.
• Maintain open communication through conversations and formal and informal documents.
• Clean the work area and move trash to designated areas during daily duties.
• Identify and report safety hazards and follow evacuation and emergency procedures.
• Apply hazard communication, lockout/tag-out, machine guarding, blood-borne pathogen, and confined-space requirements as applicable.
• Use required personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, and hearing protection.
• Use proper bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling techniques.
• Follow motorized equipment use and pedestrian safety requirements.
• Take initiative and act on opportunities to improve organizational performance.
• Translate specific goals into action and follow through to achieve them.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available on day one with no waiting period.
• 401(k) matching: 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 3%, for a 4.5% match on a 6% contribution.
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan.
• Earn up to 120 hours of vacation during the first year of service.
• Paid holidays.
• One paid Community Involvement Day per calendar year.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Safety shoes reimbursed up to $120 per year.
• Global company with a small-company feel.

What This Job Offers

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