Distribution Material Handler

Distribution Material Handler

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Date:May 1, 2026

Location: Kansas City, MO, United States

Company: Oregon Tool

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​ Work Location: Kansas City, MO (NADC)

Your Career. Your Impact. Our Future.

At Oregon Tool, Inc., every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what’s next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we’re a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration – where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you’re ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Hourly Rate:$20.50/hr plus $1/hr shift differential when working 2nd shift

Shift:2nd Shift; Monday-Thursday; 330pm-2am

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Responsible for supporting shipping functions at the NADC including safety, quality and productivity through knowledge around Oregon Tool’s systems.

LOCATION

Oregon Tool North American Distribution Center

10331 NW Transcon Drive

Kansas City, MO, 64153

THE DETAILS

• Operate forklifts in performance of order picking and packing; efficiently pick customer orders for shipment, ensuring correct number and type of product is packaged for shipment; using computer and SAP to document produce moved.

• Transport order to consolidation using forklift, assemble various products in most efficient manner for shipment, tag, label or mark orders as required.

• Investigate and assist in resolving shipment discrepancies.

• Match product quantity to purchase order, pack orders in a manner as to not damage parts during shipment.

• Ensure outbound shipments are accurate.

• Work diligently to meet work schedules and deadlines.

• Seek leadership when there are questions, and support leadership by following direction.

• Provide training to team members as needed.

• Work with supervisor/lead from previous/next shift to determine priorities and ensure proper work flow.

• Maintain open communication through conversation and both formal and informal documents.

• Clean and remove trash to designated areas of work and throughout daily duties.

• Identify and report safety hazards.

• Follow evacuation / emergency procedures.

• Understand and apply hazard communication standard, lockout/tag-out, machine guarding, blood borne pathogens and confined spaces as applies to position.

• Understand and use correct gloves, safety glasses, steel toe shoes and hearing protection when required.

• Follow proper bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling techniques.

• Adhere to motorized equipment usage and pedestrian safety

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or nationally recognized regionally accredited equivalent required.environment

• Minimum of six (6) months experience operating:

• Stand-up narrow -aisle reach truck.

• Order selector

• Computer-based warehouse management system experience required, SAP preferred

• Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively.

• Must be able to work effectively and communicate with others in a team environment.

• Must be able to take initiative, seeking and acting on opportunity to improve the organization's performance.

• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts

• English fluency for safety, training and documentation purposes

• Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional and quality manner

• Solve problems analytically; search out relevant information and gauge its importance when making decisions

• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and nontechnical terms.

• Creative thinker

• Collaborative and effective team player and able to work with teams who are globally dispersed.

• Set a good example of personal integrity.

• Demonstrate ability and willingness to learn; seek out development activities to improve skills and increase knowledge; learn from other team members and own mistakes.

• Take initiative, seek and act on opportunities to improve organization performance.

• Ability to translate specific goals into action and follow through to achieve goals

Internal candidates, please note if you are located in a different country than this position is advertised, please contact the recruiter to understand if relocation or sponsorship is offered for this role. Compensation and benefits vary by country.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)

• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)

• Retirement Savings Plus Plan*

• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service

• Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Global company with small company feel

• Safety shoes reimbursed at $120 per year

*Based on geographic location and company performance.

WHO WE ARE:

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at:

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law. 

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.