DAY SHIFT - Kansas City, MO

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler I supports production and warehouse operations by moving, delivering, and replenishing materials, parts, and supplies. Working with warehouse personnel, production teams, and management, this role helps meet production demands, maintain efficient material flow and inventory accuracy, and minimize production downtime. The position also includes approximately 20 to 30 hours per week of scheduled pickups and deliveries between company facilities, campus locations, vendors, and external suppliers. The role is based onsite in Kansas City, Missouri, and involves indoor and outdoor work, regular travel, and exposure to warehouse, manufacturing, and loading dock environments. Tasks may require moderate to heavy physical labor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under company insurance requirements.
Ability to safely operate company vehicles for frequent off-site pickups and deliveries.
At least two years of forklift operating experience.
Understanding of warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and production support processes.
Ability to retrieve, analyze, and accurately enter data.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and inventory records.
Ability to grip, pull, push, and move heavy objects; routinely lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds, with or without assistance; and stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach, and to safely enter and exit company vehicles multiple times during the workday.
Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
Ability to maintain visual awareness and attention to detail during transportation and material handling.
Availability to work overtime, weekends, public holidays, and evenings as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous heavy equipment experience.
Previous warehouse and inventory control experience.
Manufacturing or production support experience.
Experience with material planning, kitting, and line-side delivery processes.
Familiarity with supplier delivery coordination and logistics operations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

Work with management to understand daily production line demand.
Validate kits delivered to production areas and ensure kits, parts, and supplies reach the correct build station, work center, or trailer serial number on time.
Follow procedures to procure missing parts, locate materials not present at workstations, and retrieve or reissue parts as needed.
Coordinate with production, sales, purchasing, and warehouse teams to expedite material requirements and investigate or reconcile missing parts.
Assist with material movement and storage throughout the facility, and work with warehouse personnel to resolve kit shortages and provide replacements.
Review shop floor requirements regularly and monitor upcoming production needs at least three days in advance to help prevent downtime.
Support engineering and production changes by removing and replacing affected components.
Record damaged materials, initiate disposition procedures, and coordinate replacement materials.
Review orders and documentation for completeness and forward discrepancies for resolution.
Maintain critical-parts reports and shortage trackers, and communicate shortages, inventory discrepancies, and operational concerns to leadership.
Perform routine pickups and deliveries between company facilities, campus locations, vendors, and external suppliers, spending approximately 20 to 30 hours per week on these activities.
Safely operate company vehicles to transport materials, parts, documentation, and other business-related items.
Verify delivery documentation, maintain transportation records, and ensure accurate, timely delivery.
Follow safety, transportation, and company policies during material handling and delivery activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.