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CPS - 1st Shift Material Handler

Central Plains Steel
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/31/2026
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Job Summary:
Full Time: Monday-Friday, 1st Shift, 6:30am – 3:00pm
Location: Plant 1 – 3900 N. Comotara, Wichita, KS 67226

At Central Plains Steel, we hire Ideal Team Players who are humble, hungry, and smart. Team-first professionals who take initiative, build strong relationships, and live the values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability to deliver Best-in-Class customer service to internal and external customers.

  • Competitive pay
  • Quarterly Incentives
  • Full benefits package
o Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
o Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
o 100% match for the first 4% of your contribution
  • Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
  • Career growth & advancement potential
  • All necessary safety training and equipment provided
  • Stable, long term employment with a reputable company

The 1st Shift Material Handler professional is responsible for moving metal with overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment to support all areas of the warehouse. They work closely with the shipping and receiving department and machine operators meet or exceed goals for Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery.
Physical Requirements: Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job: Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Function:
  • Generally responsible for completing basic, routine tasks with detailed instructions and/or core knowledge of shop flow.
  • Pulls and assembles orders based on reviewing work/shipping orders or other documentation.
  • Coordinates and executes material handling.
  • Performs quality control inspections.
  • Sorts and packages parts as directed.
  • Tags material for proper identification and complete all required documentation.
  • Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
  • Operates yard truck, forklift, and overhead crane for the purpose of loading and unloading trailers.
  • Spot checks on inventory, completes daily and/or ad hoc checks for proper tagging of material, as directed.
  • Reports any irregularities to supervisor for direction.
  • Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
  • All other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
Required Skills:
  • Valid Driver’s License - required.
  • Must be able to meet or exceed Level 4 (Heavy Work) of a Personal Capacity Profile.
  • 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities - required.
  • Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limbed coordination - required.
  • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations - required.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly - required.
  • Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions - required.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively - required.
  • Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment - required.
  • Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds repetitively - required.
  • Ability to stand for sustained periods of time - required.
  • Ability to push or pull 80 pounds of force - required.
  • Ability to go up and down off truck trailers repeatedly - required.
  • Employees are subject to temperatures more than 100 degrees F and below 32 degrees F
  • Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, internal customers and/or vendors - required.
  • Must be able to obtain a certificate to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment - required.
  • Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications - required.
  • Warehousing and material handling experience – preferred.
  • High School diploma/GED - preferred.

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