Materials Handler in Wichita

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Job Title: Materials Handler

Location: Wichita, KS 67219

Pay rate: $20-22/hr.W2

Duration: 12 Months

Shift timings: 7am-330pm

Description:

The Material Handler - Mechanical Kitting is responsible for accurately picking, staging, and delivering materials required to support production and customer orders. This position works within a warehouse and distribution facility, utilizing RF scanning devices and SAP to manage inventory transactions, fulfill production requirements, and maintain inventory accuracy. The Material Handler serves as a key link between warehouse operations and production by ensuring material availability, identifying inventory concerns, and communicating stock-related issues proactively.

Essential Responsibilities

• Pick mechanical components, parts, and materials from warehouse racking locations to fulfill production and manufacturing orders.
• Accurately kit materials according to production schedules, work orders, bills of material (BOMs), and customer requirements.
• Utilize RF scanning devices to perform material movements, inventory transactions, and order confirmations.
• Process inventory transactions and maintain accurate records within SAP.
• Stage and deliver kits and materials to designated production areas in a timely manner.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, lot numbers, and material specifications to ensure order accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels and report low stock, discrepancies, shortages, or potential material constraints to supervisors and planners.
• Assist in cycle counting and inventory control activities to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and answer questions regarding material availability, order status, kit completion, and inventory locations.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to resolve material issues.
• Maintain organized warehouse storage locations and ensure proper stock rotation practices.
• Follow all company safety policies, quality standards, and warehouse procedures.
• Support receiving, put-away, replenishment, and other warehouse functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material handling experience .
• Experience using RF scanners or handheld inventory management devices.
• Experience working within SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, pick lists, bills of material, and inventory documents.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts (certification ).
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse and distribution environment.

Key Competencies

• Order Fulfillment
• Inventory Accuracy
• SAP Proficiency
• RF Scanner Operation
• Material Handling
• Kitting Operations
• Shortage Management
• Customer Service Support
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Teamwork and Communication
• Safety Awareness