MATERIAL HANDLER I/ M-F / DAY SHIFT

Material Handler I

Job Description

Location: Load King, Kansas City, MO. Bldg H

Summary:

The Material Handler I is responsible for supporting production and warehouse operations through the timely movement, delivery, and replenishment of materials, parts, and supplies. This role works closely with warehouse personnel, production teams, and management to ensure production demands are met and operational efficiency is maintained.

In addition to material handling responsibilities, this position may require several hours per week conducting scheduled pickups and deliveries between campus locations and external suppliers, ensuring the timely transport of materials, production components, and other business-critical items. Material Handler I serves as a key link in the supply chain by maintaining material flow, supporting inventory accuracy, and minimizing production downtime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the management team to understand daily production line demand.
• Validate the contents of kits delivered to various production areas throughout the facility.
• Follow established procedures to procure missing parts, locate issued materials not present at workstations, and retrieve and reissue parts as needed.
• Coordinate with production, sales, purchasing, and warehouse teams to expedite material requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to investigate and reconcile missing parts occurrences.
• Ensure on-time delivery of kits, materials, and supplies to all production areas.
• Assist in coordinating material movement and storage locations throughout the facility.
• Verify production material requirements through regular shop floor reviews to minimize downtime.
• Ensure kits and parts are delivered to the correct build station, work center, or trailer serial number.
• Partner with warehouse personnel to resolve kit shortages and provide replacement materials.
• Support engineering and production change initiatives through the removal and replacement of affected components.
• Record damaged materials, initiate proper disposition procedures, and coordinate replacement materials as necessary.
• Review orders and documentation for completeness and forward discrepancies for resolution.
• Monitor upcoming production requirements and proactively support material needs at least three days in advance.
• Track and maintain accuracy of critical parts reporting and shortage trackers.
• Communicate material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and operational concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
• Perform routine pickups and deliveries between company facilities, campus locations, vendors, and external suppliers.
• Safely operate company vehicles while transporting materials, parts, documentation, and other business-related items.
• Verify delivery documentation, maintain transportation records, and ensure materials are delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Spend approximately 20 to 30 hours per week performing transportation, pickup, and delivery activities to support production and supply chain operations.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, transportation, and company policies during material handling and delivery activities.
• Be available to work overtime, weekends, public holidays, and evenings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Understanding of warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and production support processes.
• Ability to retrieve, analyze, and accurately enter data.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required.
• Valid Driver's License required and the ability to maintain insurability under company insurance requirements.
• Ability to safely operate company vehicles for frequent off-site pickups and deliveries.
• Minimum of two (2) years of forklift operating experience.
• Previous heavy equipment experiences preferred.
• Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and inventory records.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse and inventory control experience.
• Manufacturing or production support experience.
• Experience with material planning, kitting, and line-side delivery processes.
• Familiarity with supplier delivery coordination and logistics operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Regular travel between company facilities and supplier locations is required.
• Frequent operation of company vehicles for material transport and delivery activities.
• Tasks may involve moderate to heavy physical labor.
• Walking, climbing, standing, sitting, bending, and lifting are required.
• Exposure to warehouse, manufacturing, and loading dock environments.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to grip, pull, push, and move heavy objects.
• Ability to routinely lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach.
• Ability to safely enter and exit company vehicles multiple times throughout the workday.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely.
• Ability to maintain visual awareness and attention to detail during transportation and material handling activities.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

I have read and understand all the requirements of this position. I can perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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