Material Handler II - 2nd Shift Reach Truck Operator

The-Hillman-Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillman Group in Kansas City, MO is hiring a Material Handler to support operations by moving materials and finished products using a variety of powered industrial equipment. The role requires forklift certification, the ability to operate pallet jacks, order pickers, and Drexel, plus familiarity with RF scanners.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, stocking bulk storage, replenishing workstations, and transferring finished goods to designated areas.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Material handling experience preferred.
• Able to operate pallet jack, forklift, order picker.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of powered, industrial equipment.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Use a hand scanner.
• Picks-up incoming materials from the Receiving dock.
• Unloads and puts away stock in the Bulk storage area.
• Provides replenishment materials to workstations in a timely manner.
• Picks and stocks correct product to boxes and locations.
• Transfers finished products to designated areas.
• Stacks empty skids and pallets in designated areas.
• Operates a pallet jack and other powered equipment.
• Report problems to management and resolve basic issues.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift certification

Pallet jack

Order picker

Drexel

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

Schedule Hours: 3:30pm - 1:00am (Monday-Thursday) & 12:30pm - 5:30pm (Friday)

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.50 + $Shift Differential

Supports Operations by moving materials and finished products to designated areas in the facility with a variety of powered industrial equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates a variety of powered, industrial equipment
• Loads and unloads trucks
• Ability to use a hand scanner
• Picks-up incoming materials from the Receiving dock
• Unloads and puts away stock in the Bulk storage area
• Provides replenishment materials to workstations in a timely manner
• Pulls and stocks correct product to appropriate boxes and pick locations
• Transfers finished products to designated areas
• Stacks empty skids and pallets in designated areas
• Operates a manual and/or motorized pallet jack
• Uses knowledge and experience to resolve basic operating problems; reports other problems to manger

* 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.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Material handling experience is strongly preferred.
• Forklift Certification required.
• Familiarity with part numbering systems is a plus.
• Able to operate a pallet jack, forklift, order picker and Drexel.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

Operational Equipment

• Hand-held RF Scanner, manual/motorized pallet jack, Powered Industrial Equipment

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Material Handler: Must be forklift operation certified. Standing on concrete floors up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Material Handler: Medium - Heavy, lifting up to 70 lbs.