Material Handler Jobs in Kansas
A Material Handler in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing the movement, storage, and control of materials within a manufacturing facility. This includes receiving, transporting, stocking, and delivering materials within the facility. They also maintain inventory records, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. They often operate heavy machinery like forklifts and pallet jacks to accomplish their tasks. Material Handlers play an integral role in maintaining the flow of materials which is essential in a manufacturing production line.
Important skills for a Material Handler include physical strength and stamina, as the job often involves lifting heavy items, as well as good organizational skills for managing inventory. Attention to detail is necessary for maintaining accurate inventory records. Operating machinery requires a certain level of technical skill, and safety consciousness is essential to avoid accidents. Certification as a forklift operator may be required, and prior experience in a similar role is often preferred. A person may have roles such as Warehouse Associate, Forklift Operator, or Inventory Clerk before becoming a Material Handler.
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What youll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...
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Forklift Operator - Receiving Department 1st Shift
- Manhattan, KS
- 16 hours ago
- Manhattan, KS
- 16 hours ago
Florence Corporation, the nations leading manufacturer in quality mailboxes is now hiring Forklift Operators for 1st shift in the receiving department. Forklift drivers operate forklift equipment...
Forklift Operator 2nd Shift - 2:00pm-10:30pm - $22.99 + per hour
- Lenexa, KS
- 16 hours ago
- Lenexa, KS
- 16 hours ago
This is a key position within our manufacturing facility which produces quality food products for our customers. Responsible for receiving, unloading, and storing raw materials in their proper...
Location: Lenexa, KS - 20, 14792 West 99th Street, Lenexa, Kansas - 66215 Pay: $18.50 - $20.50/ hour and up to $2,500 through our performance bonuses Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm You want...
1st Shift Full-Time Warehouse Associate - Full Time ALDI - Overland Park, KS Apply Now Posted on 08/19/25 (Ref: KS-Overland P) Position Type: Full-Time Average Hours: 30-35 hours per week Starting...
Construction Forklift Operator Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our team as a General Laborer in concrete and masonry construction projects. This role...
Essential Skills Inventory management Picking Packing General labor Material handling Loading Shipping and receiving Packaging RF scanner usage Inventory control Warehouse inventory management Additional...
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In this position an employee is expected to safely operate a forklift or other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move and stack finished goods and packaging material....
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Material Handlers in Kansas offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Material Handler position
- Merchandising
- Scanning
- Order Processing
- Wellness
- Warehouse Inventory
- Inbound
- LTL
- Stacking
- Raw Materials
- Picking & Packing
- Material Handling
- Shrink Wrapping
- Pulling Orders
- Palletizing
- Order Fulfillment
- Staging
- Pallet Jack
- RF Scanner
- Packing
- Warehousing
- Replenishing
- Cycle Counting
- Labeling
- Warehouse Management System
- Sorting
- Warehouse Management
- Short-Term Disability
- Forklift Operator
- Loading & Unloading
- Shipping
- Supply Chain
- Forklift
- Packaging
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Stand Up Reach Forklift
- Reimbursement
- Distribution
- Military Background
- Math
- Logistics
- High School Diploma
- Driving
- Inventory Management
- English
- Regulations
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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