Material Handler - 1st Shift

ProAmpac; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance (health, dental, life,

Disability and travel insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Onsite gym access

Employee discounts

Job summary

ProAmpac in Lenexa, KS is looking for a dependable Material Handler to move, store, and track materials on a first shift. You will support inventory accuracy, shipping operations, and production efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires forklift experience, ability to read a tape measure, and basic computer skills. Join a team focused on safety, compliance, and reliable material flow from receiving through distribution.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience operating industrial forklifts and standing lift trucks preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including e-mail and inventory management systems.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized forklift trucks to move materials between warehouse storage and production areas.
• Operate hand carts to deliver packages and materials to designated recipients.
• Operate man-up turret forklifts and work safely at heights.
• Perform computerized inventory transactions and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Bale scrap film and corrugated packaging materials as needed.
• Manage and handle hazardous and universal waste in compliance with environmental regulations.
• Move and prepare hazardous waste containers for shipment in accordance with DOT and hazardous waste regulations.
• Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE, and meet OSHA safety requirements.
• Complete additional duties and projects as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Basic math

Reading tape measure

Teamwork

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Inventory management systems

MS Excel

Pallet jacks

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Material Handler

Location: Lenexa, KS

Shift: 1st Shift

Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a dependable and motivated Material Handler to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely moving, storing, and tracking materials throughout the facility while supporting inventory accuracy, shipping operations, and production efficiency. This position plays an important role in maintaining workplace safety, food safety compliance, and efficient warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Operate motorized forklift trucks to move materials between warehouse storage and production areas
• Operate hand carts to deliver packages and materials to designated recipients
• Operate man-up turret forklifts and work safely at heights exceeding 15 feet
• Perform computerized inventory transactions and maintain inventory accuracy
• Bale scrap film and corrugated packaging materials as needed
• Manage and handle hazardous and universal waste in compliance with environmental regulations
• Move and prepare hazardous waste containers for shipment in accordance with DOT and hazardous waste regulations
• Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE, and meet OSHA safety requirements
• Complete additional duties and projects as assigned by leadership

What You Have to Offer

• 1+ year of warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain certification
• Experience operating industrial forklifts and standing lift trucks preferred
• Basic computer skills, including e-mail and inventory management systems
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

What We Have to Offer

• Group insurance (health, dental, life, disability, and travel)
• Immediately vested 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Onsite gym access
• Opportunities for employee-involved decision-making
• Collaborative environment where your contributions make a direct impact
• Employee perks including supplier and service discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category: Shipping & Receiving/Warehouse Full-Time