Material Handler — 1st Shift in Fast-Paced Warehouse

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits available

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Lenexa, KS seeks a dependable Material Handler to operate forklifts and move materials safely on the 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM). This role focuses on supporting inventory accuracy and efficient material flow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and at least 6 months of warehouse or material handling experience; forklift experience preferred; strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of manufacturing, warehouse, or material handling experience.
• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently (forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers).
• Transport materials between departments, storage, production, and shipping/receiving docks.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through stocking, unloading, and order pulling.
• Reconcile shortages, scrap, and returns for accurate inventory transactions.
• Palletize and package materials for safe transport and shipment.
• Assist with cycle counting of raw materials and finished goods.
• Adhere to safety procedures and wear PPE as required.
• Communicate material needs and delivery priorities with team and other departments.
• Handle and dispose of materials, including hazardous materials, per procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Lenexa, KS seeks a dependable Material Handler to operate forklifts and move materials safely on the 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM). This role focuses on supporting inventory accuracy and efficient material flow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and at least 6 months of warehouse or material handling experience; forklift experience preferred; strong attention to detail and