Job Description
As a Material Tech, you will drive and operate a fork truck, tugger, and/or cherry picker in a fast-paced warehousing and shipping environment. You will organize and stock materials to meet warehousing requirements and inventory control in a timely manner, utilizing electronic interface equipment to pick and store materials as needed.
ResponsibilitiesDrive and operate fork truck, tugger, and/or cherry picker.Organize and stock material to meet warehousing requirements.Utilize electronic interface equipment for material handling.Escalate scan faults to your supervisor.Meet timing requirements for efficient material processing.Store all materials in proper locations and maintain height standards.Sort and process dunnage for efficient storage.Accurately count and record dunnage received and shipped.Maintain a safe and clear access to all doorways and foot traffic areas.Adhere to all safety rules and wear required Personal Protection Equipment.Practice safe driving and stacking practices.Perform pre-operations checklists and report findings.Support plant-wide material organization and housekeeping goals.Adhere to FIFO guidelines for material rotation.Participate in plant inventories and material reorganization activities.Maintain powered industrial truck certification.Bail cardboard and place bails in appropriate storage trailer locations.Document all activities as required.Report all accidents or property damage immediately.Essential SkillsHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Good written and mathematical skills.Basic computer skills.Good communication and teamwork skills.Powered Industrial Truck Certification.Additional Skills & QualificationsFamiliarity with quality specifications in an automotive environment is a plus.Ability to maintain confidential information.Why Work Here?
Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a reliable transportation service for a nominal fee, and there's an opportunity for a pay increase once you transition to a direct role.
Work Environment
The work environment is non-climate controlled but equipped with ample fans to ensure comfort. The facility is maintained to be very clean.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, Kansas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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