Materials Handler

Material Handler

Panasonic Energy is looking for a Material Handler. Join a team that's changing the world with your skills. Work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Responsibilities:

• Expedites the movement of raw materials between production areas
• Operates appropriate equipment such as forklifts, manual pallet jacks, and ride-on pallet jacks
• Prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials
• Troubleshoots equipment and material issues

Essential Duties:

• Perform daily operational checks on mobile equipment
• Record and inspect equipment including cleaning, checking, and adding fluids as needed
• Transport raw materials using mobile equipment of various types
• Move and transport in-process product throughout the production area
• Accurately recognize and distinguish between part numbers and lot numbers
• Communicate with co-workers the status of the current material or product at hand
• Provide appropriate documentation to downstream customer
• Adhere to company rules and policy
• Work in a team environment
• Perform duties at a higher or lower level as assigned

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

MUST-HAVES:

• Education: None
• Preferred: High School Diploma, GED or 2 years of prior experience in functional area
• Essential Qualifications: Working-level knowledge of the English language

NICE-TO-HAVES:

• Previous experience in a warehouse/manufacturing environment, automation, or assembly
• Safety conscientious attitude
• Ability to use a manual pallet jack, motorized pallet jack or lift truck
• Familiarity with MES, LOTO, FIFO, Lot numbers
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and accurate counting of raw materials and product in an active environment
• Familiar with computer terminals, Operator Interface Terminal, touch screens, RF scanners

Physical Demands:

• Sit: 20%
• Walk: 20%
• Stand: 50%
• Lift: 10%
• Required Lifting and Carrying:
• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional

BENEFITS & PERKS WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

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

• Health Benefits Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Voluntary Benefits Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting
• Paid Time-Off Benefits Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave
• Educational Assistance Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
• Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work

WHERE YOU'LL BE:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere.

WHO WE ARE:

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. Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing 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.

WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

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 characteristic 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.