2nd Shift Material Handler| Competitive Pay | 100% Company-Paid Benefits in De Soto, Kansas at Soode Kansas Corporation

About Soode Kansas Corporation

Soode Kansas Corporation is a growing advanced manufacturing company located in De Soto, Kansas. A fully owned subsidiary of Alconix Corporation, a global company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, we are bringing world-class manufacturing expertise to the U.S. market.

Our facility will manufacture precision top cap components for lithium-ion battery cells that support Panasonic Energy's electric vehicle battery production. As we continue to grow, we're building a team that is committed to quality, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help build something from the ground up. A start-up manufacturing environment offers the chance to make a real impact, but it also requires adaptability and a willingness to embrace change.

Successful team members are:

• Positive and eager to learn new skills.
• Flexible and able to adapt as processes evolve.
• Comfortable with change and unexpected challenges.
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Committed to producing high-quality work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow with a company from the beginning and help shape its future, we'd love to have you join our team.

Material Handlers will support our production, shipping, and warehouse operations in a clean, team-oriented environment.

What You'll Do:

• Receive, unpack, organize, and prepare materials for production and shipment
• Package, label, and palletize customer orders
• Operate and monitor light production equipment, including an image inspection machine
• Perform basic quality inspections and ensure order accuracy
• Enter and track shipping information using Microsoft Excel
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, or material handling experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic Microsoft Excel and computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to lift, stand, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Team player with a positive attitude and dependable attendance

Japan-sourced parts:

• Unpack parts (bags) from cardboard boxes and transfer them into designated plastic containers.
• Handle approximately 100–170 boxes per day, totaling up to 400 bags per shift during peak periods.
• Stack and organize containers on pallets according to shipment requirements.
• Verify and record shipping data in Microsoft Excel to ensure order accuracy and traceability.
• Check that each shipment matches customer orders before release.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area following 5S/6S principles.

Kansas-produced parts:

• Operate and monitor the image inspection machine by placing parts on the conveyor and collecting finished bags from the output.
• Perform light adjustments and monitoring to keep the inspection machine running smoothly.
• Conduct simple quality checks on inspected parts.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, and shipping preparation for outgoing products.

Physical Qualification:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:
• Must always wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and earplugs.

Benefit Provided by the Company:

• Company fully paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 6% 401(k) match by the Company
• Life and Disability Insurance fully paid by the Company
• Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Information:

• Pre-employment drug testing is required. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

E-Verify Statement

• SOODE Kansas Corporation participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

To learn more about E-Verify, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

EEOC Statement

• At Soode Kansas Corporation, diversity is one of our greatest strengths. We believe that different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives drive innovation and growth. We proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and team members, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.