Material Handler I

Crane Worldwide Logistics; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Plan

Paid Time Off (14–17 days)

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Wellness Incentives

Job summary

Crane Worldwide Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform order fulfillment, material handling, and loading duties on site in Kansas City, KS. You will follow Crane SOPs, operate forklifts and RF scanners, and ensure accurate counting and data entry in the WMS.

The role requires a reliable, detail-oriented teammate capable of working safely in a fast-paced distribution environment. Responsibilities include receiving, packing, labeling, and shipping tasks, plus routine housekeeping

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and checklists.

Responsibilities

• Fills client orders safely and efficiently following Crane SOPs.
• Operate forklift or other warehouse equipment as trained.
• Loads/unloads materials, secures loads and records units moved.
• Counts, weighs and documents materials moved daily.
• Scans freight via WMS and completes paperwork promptly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Warehouse Management System

Pallet jack

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Fills client orders safely, efficiently, and within Crane SOPs.
• Responsible for ensuring that distribution activities are conducted in accordance with internal quality standards while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Reads and follows work orders, and follows instructions to ascertain materials or container loads to be moved
• Operates a forklift or other drivable warehouse equipment including but not limited to reach truck, rider jack or similar.
• Only authorized for using pallet jack, rider jack, standup, sit down after successful training.
• Not authorized to use Order/Cherry Picker, Turret Truck, Reach Truck, Forklift over 5K. No heavy lifts.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand forklift, or other warehouse equipment.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials
• Scans freight via warehouse management system with RF equipment
• Completes required paperwork thoroughly and promptly.
• Performs housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe work environment.
• Accurately and courteously load client merchandise
• Job requires presence on-site at the assigned work location.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Skills & Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Consistently at work and on time.

Physical Requirements

• Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen
• Stand or sit for long periods of time
• Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch and frequently required to climb or balance
• Regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds by hand

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Less than one-year related experience

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Forklift certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Why should you work for Crane?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.