Materials Handler
U-Haul · Kansas City, KS · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate a sit-down forklift to handle and move materials
- Safely and efficiently handle materials received, stored, and shipped through the assembly plant
- Keep workstations loaded with production materials
- Operate material handling equipment (e.g. hand truck, pallet jack etc.)
- Understand, support, and implement the company Housekeeping, Safety and Quality policies and procedures into daily work habits
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Regular attendance essential
- Sit-down forklift experience
- Prior forklift certification or ability to pass company forklift test
- Able to communicate well in English
- Proficiency with computers
- Able to pass print reading, measurement and fraction/decimal conversion tests
Work Environment
- The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or irritant chemicals.
- May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.
Physical Demands
- The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods both indoors and outdoors of remaining stationary, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs assisted or unassisted.
Benefits
- Career stability
- Opportunities for advancement
- Health insurance & Prescription plans if eligible
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days if eligible
- Life insurance
- MetLaw Legal program
- MetLife auto and home insurance
- Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more
- 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Business and travel insurance
- YouMatter EAP
- LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
- Critical Illness/Group Accident Insurance