Material Handler- Night Shift

Tension Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kansas City is seeking a dedicated Material Handler for the night shift. The role involves managing the transportation and distribution of materials, operating forklifts, and ensuring accurate inventory tracking. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in material handling.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least 1 year of experience operating material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks to transport materials.
• Verify inventory counts and properly store received materials.
• Transfer finished cartons from conveyors to pallets.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to operate material handling equipment safely

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Position:Material Handler- Night Shift

Location: Kansas City, MO

Job Id:2485

# of Openings:2

Material Handler
Join our team and play a vital role in our production process!

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Material Handler to manage the transportation, inventory, and distribution of production materials and finished goods throughout our facility. This role is crucial in maintaining efficient operations and ensuring accurate inventory tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks to transport materials safely and efficiently.
• Handle and distribute paper rolls (up to 3,500 pounds) directly to machines.
• Verify inventory counts and properly store received materials.
• Deliver and remove skids or pallets of materials to and from machine areas.
• Utilize JDE or other ERP systems to issue, assign, track, and return materials for specific jobs.
• Transfer finished cartons from conveyors to pallets, wrap them, and move them to staging areas per job specifications.
• Maintain a clean recycling area and manage the delivery/removal of recycling containers from the production line.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $16.23 per hour (based on skills & experience) + $1.50 shift differential

Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Shift Schedule:

• Week 1: 48 hours (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday)
• Week 2: 36 hours (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Skills & Qualifications

Basic computer and math skills
Ability to operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required
Must be 18 years or older
At least 1 year of experience operating material handling equipment

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to:
Stand and walk regularly
Frequently use hands for handling materials, reach with arms, and communicate clearly
Occasionally sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Lift and move up to 50 poundsoccasionally
Have distance vision, color vision, and focus adjustment abilities

Frequent exposure to moving machinery
Occasional exposure to extreme heat
Loud work environment—hearing protection required (provided)

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become an essential part of our team!