Material Handler (Logistics)

H & T Kansas • De Soto, KS

2d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires working 12-hour shifts, following a rotating schedule of three days on and four days off, alternating with four days on and three days off. You will enjoy every other weekend off, providing a well-balanced schedule. We offer a premium shift differential of 10% for all nighttime hours. Overtime pay is provided at a rate of one and one-half times the regular hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with federal and state labor laws. As a Material Handler, 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 ability to become certified within 30 days of hire.
• Experience using handheld scanners and computers for inventory control is preferred.
• Work with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, organization, and time management.

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, to ensure that outbound goods are properly secured and organized for loading.
• Following established loading and inventory control procedures, ensuring that shipments are accurate and completed on time.
• Using handheld scanners and inventory software to track goods and update records in real time.
• Assisting in quarantining product in our warehouse that fails to meet customer specifications.
• Supporting the movement of materials and finished goods throughout the facility, transferring inventory between staging, production, and storage areas as directed.
• Receiving incoming products into inventory systems, verifying documentation, and reporting discrepancies promptly.
• Maintaining optimal inventory accuracy by organizing materials logically, segregating items by type or lot, and performing routine cycle counts.
• Adhering to all safety protocols and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, contributing to a safe working environment in both receiving and finished goods handling areas.
• Ensuring proper housekeeping and compliance with safety regulations.

Benefits

• Shift differential of 10% for all nighttime hours.
• Overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half times the regular hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

What This Job Offers

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