Maintenance Technician - KS

Material Handler

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials within the facility, supporting production by delivering supplies, managing inventory, and handling shipping and receiving activities. This role requires operating material handling equipment, maintaining documentation, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties:

• Functional Operations:
• Deliver raw materials and components to production areas based on schedule and demand
• Load and unload trucks safely using pallet jacks and walkie riders
• Perform inspections of incoming materials and prepare accurate documentation
• Conduct regular inventory checks and monitor material flow aligned with production requirements
• Operate and maintain tools and mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, walkies)
• Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
• Support implementation of efficient material movement systems to improve workflow and minimize downtime
• Participate in identifying and resolving material flow bottlenecks
• Suggest improvements to inventory tracking, documentation, and logistics processes
• Training & Team Support:
• Train peers at the same or lower level on departmental tasks, safety practices, and equipment operation
• Support new team members during onboarding and assist with hands-on learning
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:
• Communicate clearly with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments to coordinate materials delivery and pickup
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve material flow or inventory discrepancies
• Quality, Safety, & Compliance:
• Ensure all material handling activities comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety regulations
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace following 6S principles
• Support processes to meet quality, regulatory, and customer standards
• Perform regular equipment checks, including cleaning and fluid replenishment
• Maintain flexibility to work all scheduled shifts as business needs require

Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

Required:

• High school diploma, GED, or 2 years of prior experience in functional area

Preferred:

• Forklift Operator Certification (OSHA Compliant)
• HAZMAT Certification / Hazardous Materials Handling
• OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour General Industry Certification

Essential Qualifications:

• Safety-conscious attitude and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Experience operating mobile equipment (forklift, walkies)
• Familiarity with chemical/oil labeling and storage

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is required and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 10%
• Walk: 45%
• Stand: 45%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (Less than 1%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%) For this position, the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous
• Up to 20 lbs.: Continuous
• Up to 35 lbs.: Continuous
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Continuous

In addition, employees are expected to participate in cross-training and may be assigned responsibilities in other areas as business needs evolve.

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us. This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one. As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs. Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions. We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact. In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

Pre-employment drug testing is required. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America. R-106938