Material Handler
About The Position
Stryten Energy is hiring a Material Handler at its Salina, Kansas battery manufacturing site. Material handlers must be willing to work in any department and must be trained and licensed to operate material handling equipment. The role includes handling materials and trailers, maintaining an orderly warehouse, using the JD Edwards system, and following safety, health, and quality requirements. Hazardous-waste training is provided within six months of starting the position, with annual reviews thereafter; employees are supervised until training is complete. The listed shifts are A Shift (day, Sunday–Tuesday and every other Wednesday), B Shift (night, Sunday–Tuesday and every other Wednesday), C Shift (day, Thursday–Saturday and every other Wednesday), and D Shift (night, Thursday–Saturday and every other Wednesday). Starting pay is $21.28, with potential attendance, gainshare, and production bonuses. Stryten describes itself as a battery manufacturer and energy storage company. Its Salina facility is one of North America’s largest lead-acid battery manufacturing sites, with 800 employees and capacity to produce more than 35,000 batteries per day.
Requirements
- Willingness to work in any department.
- Must be trained and licensed to operate the material-handling equipment used.
- Ability to perform simple math and record information in writing.
- Ability to input and extract information using a computer.
- Ability to understand and communicate in simple English.
- Ability to operate and follow the JD Edwards system.
- Excellent attention to detail and multitasking skills.
- Motor skills sufficient to operate material-handling equipment in storage locations, including narrow aisles and racks up to 16 feet.
- Ability to perform duties involving walking, sitting, lifting, bending, and twisting.
- Ability to wear the protective equipment required for the position.
- Ability to occasionally lift loads ranging from grams up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions, including hot, cold, and humid conditions.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous manufacturing or related experience.
- Military training and/or experience.
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete material-handling training and obtain a license for the equipment used.
- Perform simple math and record information in writing.
- Input and extract information using a computer.
- Load and unload over-the-road trailers using powered equipment.
- Understand and communicate in simple English to receive training and perform team responsibilities.
- Comply with safety and health policies and procedures.
- Maintain the warehouse in a clean and orderly condition.
- Operate and follow the JD Edwards system.
- Comply with current quality-system requirements.
- Complete classroom hazardous-waste training covering proper waste management, satellite accumulation containers, hazardous-waste manifests, and labeling requirements.
- Perform other work assigned by management, including 5S cleaning.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShield
- Dental coverage through Cigna
- Free annual vision exams for enrolled employees
- Educational assistance reimbursement for college tuition, certifications, and related expenses
- Paid time off
- Life, AD&D, LTD, STD, and other optional insurance benefits may be available
- Quarterly attendance bonus opportunity of up to $600 per quarter
- Gainshare bonus opportunity of up to 10% of gross monthly pay
- Production bonus opportunity of up to $11.50 per hour in addition to base pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
