Material Handler - PM

Summit Employment Professionals; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a forward-thinking company where you will be responsible for maintaining production equipment and ensuring a safe, efficient warehouse environment. This role involves operating specialized equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and coordinating material handling tasks. With multiple shifts available, you can find a schedule that fits your lifestyle. If you have a strong work ethic, a valid driver's license, and a passion for teamwork, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education required.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally and 60 pounds repetitively.
• Must obtain certification for motorized material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preventative maintenance of machines in Plant 1 and Plant 2.
• Operate yard truck, forklift, and overhead crane for loading/unloading.
• Perform quality control inspections and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Basic Arithmetic Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead Crane

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

This job is in the Plant family (department), which includes positions responsible for performing the work of receiving, processing, storing, & distributing of metal. This includes specialized equipment operation and support functions that require a practical knowledge of the nature and operations of warehouse work with an emphasis on safety as well as the materials, facilities and methods employed by the Company. The main responsibilities of this position are assist in the preventative maintenance of all machines in both Plant 1 and Plant 2 facilities and moving inventory or equipment, locating material, pulling material from racks, packaging by work orders or core shop knowledge, loading and unloading trucks safely and securely, communicating with your fellow teammates, moving inventory or equipment for storage or processing, and helping maintain the upkeep of the warehouse.

Job Functions
• Generally responsible for completing basic, routine tasks with detailed instructions and/or core knowledge of shop flow.
• Maintains production equipment, administer preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
• Inspects equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Participates in equipment training.
• Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
• Competently uses maintenance technician skills to identify potential issues.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Pulls and assembles orders based on reviewing work/shipping orders or other documentation.
• Coordinates and executes material handling.
• Performs quality control inspections.
• Sorts and packages parts as directed.
• Tags material for proper identification and completes all required documentation.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
• Operates yard truck, forklift, and overhead crane for the purpose of loading and unloading trailers.
• Spot checks on inventory, completes daily and/or ad hoc checks for proper tagging of material, as directed.
• Reports any irregularities to supervisor for direction.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills & Qualifications
• Valid Driver’s License - required.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities - required.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multilimbed coordination - required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations - required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly - required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions - required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively - required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment - required.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds repetitively - required.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time - required.
• Ability to push or pull 80 pounds of force - required.
• Ability to go up and down off truck trailers repeatedly - required.
• Employee is subject to temperatures in excess of 100 degrees F and below 32 degrees F
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, internal customers and/or vendors - required.
• Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment - required.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications - required.
• Warehousing and material handling experience – preferred.
• High School diploma/GED - preferred.

Shifts:
1st Shift - 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
2nd Shift 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
3rd shift - 9:30 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. (Sun - Thurs) **1 opening