Material Handler (1st) - Downlane & Sorter

MID-STATES DISTRIBUTING LLC • Lee's Summit, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs the necessary tasks to ensure inventory is received, stored, picked, packed, and shipped accurately. Must be detail-oriented, accurate and able to follow directions. The position requires the ability to work well within a team and exercise good judgment in all aspects of the work. This is a physical, hands on role that drives warehouse equipment about 25% or the time.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Highly motivated individuals with positive and professional attitudes that can work independently
• Experience with Material Handling Equipment (Forklifts, Order Pickers, Pallet Runners)
• High level of work ethic and attendance record
• Ability to apply common sense to daily situations
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift for extended periods of time throughout the whole shift
• Ability to speak and hear in order to communicate with others and work safely in the warehouse
• Ability to perform repetitive motion
• Ability to perform heavy work to include lifting up to 50 lbs and other heavy items repetitively all shift
• Visual acuity to perform tasks such as reading paperwork and operating equipment safely

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in conditions such as high heat and/or humidity and colder winter temperatures

Responsibilities

• Work safely in an industrial warehouse environment
• Operate equipment as trained in a safe manner (ex: sit-down forklift, order picker, pallet riders)
• Interact professionally with leadership and co-workers in accordance with company core values
• Perform various functions in other departments around the building as business dictates
• Perform tasks with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks
• Perform tasks as trained and as efficiently as possible to meet production expectations
• Be present for all scheduled work shifts without a track record of calling out from work
• Perform other duties as assigned including duties outside normal responsibilities as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays (Dist. Center is closed)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing from day 1 and is available for use after 90 days
• MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION coverage
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Employer paid Term Life and AD&D Coverage and Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

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