Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Company Background:

• Allied Materials & Equipment is a 71-year-old, privately owned Kansas City manufacturing company.
• Our customer base includes over 3,000 independently owned gift specialty stores. In addition, we supply such national retail chains as Target, Walmart, CVS, and Hobby Lobby. Our customer base includes various agencies of the Federal Government including the U.S. Senate, GSA, Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Logistic Agency.
• We have been fortunate to experience double-digit growth for ten consecutive years, and we are once again expanding!

Hours – Full Time: M-F 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive Wages, plus overtime as needed!
• Paid Bi-Weekly
• Full Benefits Offered Including: Health Insurance, Dental, 401k and Life Insurance
• 2 Weeks Paid Time Off Accruing Weekly
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Generous Bonus Incentives offered for referrals!
• Clean, air-conditioned work environment.

Summary:

Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.

Essential Duties:

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
• Sort freight and materials before loading and unloading.
• Attach identifying tags to freight and materials or mark them with identifying information.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Stack freight and materials in locations such as warehouse or in containers as directed.
• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Position receptacles, such as bins, carts, or containers so they can be loaded.
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
• Assist with receiving activities; loading, unloading, repackaging, sorting and moving products and materials manually and using materials handling equipment.
• Route receiving paperwork to the appropriate department(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work schedule

Qualifications:

In order for the individual to succeed in this position, they must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• At least one year of production experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Proficiency in English is not a requirement of the position.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is not exposed to any environmental conditions in their immediate work area. They may, however, occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts if in the production area of the facility.,

Allied Materials & Equipment is a 74-year-old, privately owned Kansas City manufacturing company.
Our customer base includes over 3,000 independently owned gift specialty stores. In addition, we supply such national retail chains as Target, Walmart, CVS, and Hobby Lobby. Our customer base includes various agencies of the Federal Government including the U.S. Senate, GSA, Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Logistic Agency.

Company Description

Allied Materials & Equipment is a 74-year-old, privately owned Kansas City manufacturing company. \r\nOur customer base includes over 3,000 independently owned gift specialty stores. In addition, we supply such national retail chains as Target, Walmart, CVS, and Hobby Lobby. Our customer base includes various agencies of the Federal Government including the U.S. Senate, GSA, Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Logistic Agency.