Technician

Aerotek; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a dedicated technician to assist in moving and placing equipment at a Panasonic manufacturing facility in De Soto, KS. The role involves unloading, uncrating, and positioning heavy machinery on the production floor, requiring physical stamina and attention to detail.

This contract-to-hire position offers onsite work with comprehensive benefits and overtime opportunities. OSHA 10 certification is encouraged, and prior lifting/operation experience is a plus to support a

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in construction or physical labor.
• Must have or be willing to obtain OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and perform physical tasks.
• Experience operating forklifts, gradalls, or other lifts is a plus.
• Ability to walk 10+ miles per day.
• Ability to bend, crawl, and move throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, and unstuff cargoes from trailers or shipping containers.
• Uncrate, crate, unpack, pack, and move cargoes using manual or powered hand tools and material handling equipment.
• Relocate and rough set cargoes to designated locations on the production floor using manual or powered hand tools, manual toe jacks, and material handling equipment such as manual skates, dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
• Previous experience in a labor-intensive role.
• Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical labor tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Gradall operation

Material handling equipment

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated technician to assist in the moving and placement of equipment for a manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for uncrating and positioning machinery essential for battery production. This role requires a commitment to physical labor and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, and unstuff cargoes from trailers or shipping containers.
• Uncrate, crate, unpack, pack, and move cargoes using manual or powered hand tools and material handling equipment.
• Relocate and rough set cargoes to designated locations on the production floor using manual or powered hand tools, manual toe jacks, and material handling equipment such as manual skates, dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
• Previous experience in a labor-intensive role.
• Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical labor tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in construction or physical labor.
• Experience in operating forklifts, gradalls, or other lifts is a plus.
• Ability to walk 10+ miles per day.
• Ability to bend, crawl, and walk numerous times throughout the day.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your skills and hard work are valued. The role offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment. Contribute to innovative projects within a leading manufacturing facility.

Work within a Panasonic manufacturing facility, involving both indoor and outdoor material moving in a 2 million square foot setting. The environment is hot and non-climate controlled, requiring adaptability and resilience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of De Soto, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in De Soto,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail] .
Aerotek provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Aerotek are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Aerotek does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color and religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disabilities or any other characteristics protected by law.