Material Handler - Kansas City

VIM Enterprises Inc; Kansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life, Dependent Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution

Job summary

VIM Enterprises Inc. in Kansas seeks a Material Handler to move, store and distribute materials within the warehouse in a safe and efficient manner. You will support forklift-based material flow and cooperate with the conveyor team while maintaining compliance with all regulations.

The role requires forklift operation skills, reliability, and the ability to work overtime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to weather and varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience including moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse operations through safe material movement and organization
• Move material supply to and from the conveyor team
• Various team project work as assigned by warehouse management
• Safely operate sit-down propane forklift
• Adhere to company programs, policies, and procedures while completing work tasks
• Comply with State and Federal regulations
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Description

Description: The Material Handler is responsible for the movement, distribution, and storage of materials within the warehouse, in a safe manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse operations through safe material movement and organization
• Move material supply to and from the conveyor team
• Various team project work as assigned by warehouse management
• Safely operate sit-down propane forklift
• Adhere to company programs, policies, and procedures while completing work tasks
• Comply with State and Federal regulations
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

• 18 years or older to apply
• Authorized to work in the United States and e-Verify
• Dependable, reliable and excellent attendance required
• Ability to work overtime - scheduled for 50 hours per week
• Forklift experience which includes, but is not limited to moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting materials.
• Perform equipment inspections and ensure all related reports follow state and federal regulations
• Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Warehouse setting exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, and cold/hot temperatures.
• Exposed to normal work hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, moving vehicles, and machines.
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with some allergen products.

BENEFITS:

Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Plan

Dental & Vision Insurance: Affordable coverage provided by Mutual of Omaha.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Available for medical expenses, allowing employees to use pre-tax dollars for eligible costs.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued at a rate of 4.62 hours per pay period, equivalent to 3 weeks of PTO, plus 8 paid holidays.

Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance: Provided through Mutual of Omaha, offering income replacement after 7 days of illness or injury.

Life, Dependent Life, & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Employees also have the option to purchase additional Voluntary Life/AD&D coverage for themselves and/or their dependents.

401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution: After 6-months, a 3% contribution of your earnings, regardless of your participation.

PLEASE NOTE

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be all the responsibilities, duties, and skills required.