Second Shift - Material Handler

LDF Sales & Distributing, Inc. • Wichita, KS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

LDF Sales & Distributing, Inc. is hiring an entry-level, training-role Material Handler I for its warehouse team. The position supports sales and customer service through outbound warehouse operations and reports to the Warehouse Supervisor. The employee will learn warehouse standard practices and basic warehouse functions, with a development path to Warehouse Material Handler II within 18 months. The role participates in continuous improvement objectives and may perform different functions within a shift.

The position is based in a warehouse environment and is scheduled for a four-day work week, generally Monday through Thursday, with possible Friday afternoons. The posting states a minimum of 40 hours per week and notes that early mornings, evenings, nights, or overtime may be required to meet business demands. A $750 sign-on bonus is paid after 90 days of employment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexibility to perform various roles within a single shift.
• Competent skills in shift-specific operations and forklift operation.
• Basic PC skills for performing tasks in WMS systems.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of company policies, procedures, and operations.
• Completion of company training programs.
• Ability to communicate with peers and leadership and explain problems or questions to appropriate personnel.
• Comprehension of basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and follow standard work instructions, visualize placement of items on racks, pallets, or carts, and make basic decisions.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 160 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of warehouse operations experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Learn LDF warehouse standard practices and assist the manager with enforcing them.
• Meet productivity standards and operational budgets.
• Meet critical operational timing requirements for customers and internal teams.
• Perform basic warehouse tasks, including receiving, storage, and order fulfillment.
• Develop competency in shift-specific tasks and support operational flexibility.
• Interact professionally with customers, carriers, and contractors.
• Follow OSHA, local, and company safety rules and demonstrate safe work behaviors.
• Prevent product damage through proper loading and unloading practices.
• Use warehouse management systems (WMS), currently VIP and CirrusTech, for assigned operations.
• Maintain proper product rotation and segregation using FIFO methods, WMS, and manual monitoring.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and meet objectives for net shrink, absolute shrink, and location accuracy.
• Maintain a clean workspace using visual management, 5S, and warehouse certification practices.
• Inspect the facility and equipment for operational readiness and escalate or resolve issues.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $750 sign-on bonus paid after 90 days of employment.
• Paid time off, with 80 hours available before the first anniversary and increases based on tenure.
• Bi-weekly pay.
• Full benefits package, including a retirement plan and tuition reimbursement.
• Monthly bonuses and incentives.
• Employee Activity Committee activities, including community involvement and employee outings.
• Uniforms provided.

What This Job Offers

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