Material Handler (2nd) at Mid-States Distributing, LLC – Lees Summit, Missouri

What You Will Do:

• Work safely in an industrial warehouse environment
• Operate equipment as trained in a safe manner (ex: sit-down forklift, order picker, pallet riders)
• Interact professionally with leadership and co-workers in accordance with company core values
• Perform various functions in other departments around the building as business dictates
• Perform tasks with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks
• Perform tasks as trained and as efficiently as possible to meet production expectations
• Be present for all scheduled work shifts without a track record of calling out from work
• Perform other duties as assigned including duties outside normal responsibilities as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma/GED
• Highly motivated individuals with positive and professional attitudes that can work independently
• Experience with Material Handling Equipment (Forklifts, Order Pickers, Pallet Runners)
• High level of work ethic and attendance record
• Ability to apply common sense to daily situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift for extended periods of time throughout the whole shift
• Ability to speak and hear in order to communicate with others and work safely in the warehouse
• Ability to perform repetitive motion
• Ability to perform heavy work to include lifting up to 50 lbs and other heavy items repetitively all shift
• Visual acuity to perform tasks such as reading paperwork and operating equipment safely
• Ability to work in conditions such as high heat and/or humidity and colder winter temperatures

TRAVEL:
Some travel involved

OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION:

2ND Shift: $17 - $19 an hour plus a $2 shift differential, based on experience

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:

• Productivity Incentive
• Spot Bonus Awards

BENEFITS:

• 10 Paid Holidays (Dist. Center is closed)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing from day 1 and is available for use after 90 days
• MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION coverage
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Employer paid Term Life and AD&D Coverage and Long-Term Disability

A few words from our COO:

Mid-States is truly the best company I have ever worked for. We strive to provide a unique, exciting, fulfilling work environment for our staff. We are cautious when we hire because we want to protect that environment. Drama, laziness, and entitlement have no place in Mid-States. Our company is very financially sound and growing like crazy. If you are an enthusiastic, high-energy person with a positive attitude and the skills described above, you may have just found the last job you will ever apply for. I look forward to meeting you. – Jeff