Material Handler (Logistics) - Night Shift

H & T Kansas•De Soto, KS

30d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Material Handler, reporting directly to the Finished Goods Logistics Supervisor, your role is essential to the efficient flow of finished goods and materials throughout the warehouse and shipping areas. You are responsible for accurately managing inventory, ensuring timely movement of products, and supporting outbound logistics and warehousing operations. Your focus includes staging and organizing finished goods for shipment and maintaining accurate records through the use of handheld scanners and inventory systems. Your reliability and attention to detail play a key role in ensuring that the company’s distribution and delivery goals are met with accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a material handler in a manufacturing work environment
Forklift certified or have the ability to become certified within 30 days of hire
Work with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, organization, and time management

Nice To Haves

Experience using handheld scanners and computers for inventory control is preferred.

Responsibilities

Staging, labelling, and preparation of finished products for shipment in accordance with shipping schedules and customer specifications.
Using material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, ensure that outbound goods are properly secured and organized for loading.
Working closely with the Finished Goods Logistics Supervisor, follow established loading and inventory control procedures, ensuring that shipments are accurate and completed on time.
Use handheld scanners and inventory software to track goods and update records in real time.
In collaboration with the quality assurance team and under direction from the logistics supervisor, assist in quarantining product in our warehouse that fails to meet customer specifications.
Support the company’s quality control standards and readiness for audits through accuracy and consistency.
Support the movement of materials and finished goods throughout the facility, transferring inventory between staging, production, and storage areas as directed.
Receive incoming products into inventory systems, verify documentation, and report discrepancies promptly.
Help maintain optimal inventory accuracy by organizing materials logically, segregating items by type or lot, and performing routine cycle counts.
Adhere to all safety protocols and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, contributing to a safe working environment in both receiving and finished goods handling areas.
Commit to proper housekeeping and compliance with safety regulations to ensure safe work, minimizing the risk of accidents around moving mechanical parts and other hazards.