Production Porter-Vehicle & Yard Operations

Masters Transportation • Kansas City, MO

21d • $19 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Porter supports Master’s Motors Production by organizing the production lot, tracking chassis and vehicle locations, processing incoming chassis, staging units for production, and coordinating vehicle movement and related documentation. The role also handles receiving, facility support, vehicle pickups, and other tasks that help production operate efficiently. A CDL is preferred and permits the employee to perform quality test drives and other assignments requiring a CDL.

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position based at the company headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. The schedule is weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Local travel may be required for pickups.

Work takes place in production, warehouse, loading-dock, parking-lot, and vehicle environments, indoors and outdoors in changing weather. The employee works around moving vehicles and production equipment, as well as noise, dust, fumes, and other conditions typical of automotive production, and must follow safety procedures and use required PPE. Physical duties include standing, walking, sitting, entering and exiting vehicles, handling keys, tools, equipment and documentation, reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, moving around the facility and lot, and safely lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Compensation is $19–$23 per hour for a Production Porter and $23–$26 per hour for a CDL/passenger-endorsed Production Porter. Starting pay depends on relevant experience, qualifications, and licensing. The employer offers up to 120 hours of paid leave in the first year, 12 paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, EAP benefits, employee discounts, and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, maintained throughout employment in accordance with company standards.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate company vehicles, heavy machinery, and equipment with minimal supervision, following safety procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
• Basic computer, data-entry, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to meet the physical and scheduling requirements of the position.
• Ability to safely lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must follow required personal protective equipment and safety procedures.
• Employees performing CDL-regulated duties must comply with applicable U.S. Department of Transportation drug- and alcohol-testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Current commercial driver’s license (CDL); a CDL/passenger endorsement may qualify candidates for the higher compensation range.
• Experience working with commercial vehicles, chassis, automotive production, lot operations, shipping and receiving, or inventory/location tracking.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the production parking lot to support safe, efficient vehicle movement and workflow.
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy machinery and equipment with minimal supervision.
• Maintain accurate, detailed logs of chassis and vehicle locations.
• Receive, intake, document, and process new chassis arriving for production.
• Stage chassis and vehicles according to production schedules and operational priorities.
• Complete initial chassis inspections and preparation before units enter production.
• Maintain an organized and secure spare-key filing system.
• Coordinate with Production to route work-order documentation with the appropriate chassis or vehicle.
• Perform quality test drives when properly licensed and authorized.
• Receive deliveries at the dock and verify items are directed to the appropriate area.
• Pick up vehicles, parts, tools, equipment, or other company purchases as assigned.
• Empty trash hoppers and dispose of pallets and other production-area materials in designated locations.
• Assist the Rental department with end-of-month lot reporting by confirming vehicle locations and related information.
• Prepare toolboxes and equipment for newly hired technicians.

Benefits

• Up to 120 hours of paid leave in the first year.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• EAP benefits.
• Employee discounts.
• Development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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