Material Handler

Stryten Energy; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with Company Match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Salina, Kansas is seeking a Material Handler to operate equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trailers, maintaining hygiene standards in the warehouse, and complying with safety procedures.

Candidates must have strong multitasking skills and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A high school diploma is preferred. Employee benefits include competitive pay starting at $21.28 per hour with various bonus opportunities, including attendance and production bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete material handling training.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must wear protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers with powered equipment.
• Maintain a clean warehouse.
• Operate and understand JDEdwards system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking skills

Ability to operate material handling equipment

Basic math skills

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Reach truck

Forklift

Walkie

JDEdwards system

Job description

Overview

The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead‑acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival.

All material handler personnel must be willing to work in any department. Material handlers must be trained and licensed in the operation of material handling equipment.

Starting pay rate: $21.28

Bonus opportunities!

• Quarterly Attendance Bonus - associates have the potential to earn up to $600 each quarter; just for showing up to work your scheduled hours!
• Gainshare Bonus - hourly associates have the potential to earn up to 10% of their gross monthly pay; potentially $300 per month!
• Production Bonus - associates have the potential to earn daily bonuses based on the plant hitting production goals; potentially up to $11.50 per hour in addition to your base pay!

Shifts:

• A Shift: Day: Sun‑Tues, every other Wed
• B Shift: Night: Sun‑Tues, every other Wed
• C Shift: Day - Thurs‑Sat, every other Wed
• D Shift: Night - Thurs‑Sat, every other Wed

Stryten offers a strong benefit package that includes the following:

• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShield
• Dental coverage through Cigna
• Vision - free annual exams for enrolled employees
• Educational Assistance Program - get reimbursed for expenses related to college tuition, certifications, etc
• Paid Time Off
• Insurance Plans - Life, AD&D, LTD, STD and other optional benefits may be available

Responsibilities

• Must successfully complete the material handling training and be licensed for the equipment used.
• Capable of performing simple math and recording information in written form.
• Input and extract information from the computer.
• Load and unload over‑the‑road trailers with powered equipment.
• Must be able to understand and communicate in simple English to receive training instruction and to perform team responsibilities.
• Comply with all safety and health policies and procedures.
• Maintain the warehouse in a clean and orderly condition.
• Must be able to operate and follow JDEdwardssystem.
• Comply with current quality systems requirements.
• Hazardous waste training shall be provided to the employee within six months of the date the employee filled this position and a review of this training provided every 12 months thereafter. The employee will complete a program of classroom instruction. The employee shall be supervised until training is completed. The training shall consist of a review of proper management of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation containers, how to review and prepare a hazardous waste manifest, and proper labeling requirements.
• Perform other work as assigned by Management including 5S cleaning

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Motor skills to operate material handling equipment in locations where product is stored
• From the floor to 16 foot racks in narrow aisles.
• Perform various duties requiring walking, sitting, lifting, bending, twisting.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment required of the position.
• Occasional lifting from grams up to 50 lbs.
• Will be exposed to extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid)

Equipment Used:

• Reach truck, fork lift, walkie, clipboard, pen/pencil,JDEdwards rf

Education, Experience, Skills Required:

• Excellent attention to detail, excellent multitasking skills
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous manufacturing or related experience

Stryten Energy encourages candidates with Military training and/ or experience to apply.

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.