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Available Job: Material Handler
Number of Openings & Shift: Multiple openings on 1st shift (7 AM - 3 PM) and 2nd shift (3 PM - 11 PM)
Date Posted: 12/17/2025
Work for the market leader of construction tools at MARSHALLTOWN. Our facilities are top-notch and company culture is healthy. Decisions are made quickly, good ideas are embraced, excellence and effort are rewarded, and we have the resources to do what we need to do. Solving the problems of a large and highly automated manufacturing and distribution company are interesting and exciting. If you want to be a part of a team that strives to manufacture superior quality tools, works hard, is nimble, and challenges status quo, then this might be the right opportunity for you!
MARSHALLTOWN is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Material Handler who is responsible for transporting materials throughout our NEW Kansas City, Kansas facility, checking inventory levels, and ensuring that all departments in the facility have access to the appropriate materials when needed.
Brief Description:
- Transfers items and materials throughout the distribution center with a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)
- Ensures inventory accuracy using systems such as MTMobility
- Uses MTMobility to transfer inventory to appropriate locations
- Operates PIT and other equipment safely throughout the transportation process
- Communicates issues with materials to supervisors
- Loads and unload trucks as needed
- Combines inventory when/where needed
- Maintains a clean work area
- Actively ensures that all safety requirements and protocols are met at all times
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
- Must be able to communicate through radio
- Strong mathematical skills are required
- Must be able to successfully pass MARSHALLTOWNs Material Handler test and complete PIT certification
- Computer proficiency using handheld scanners and keyboards
- Ability to reason, problem solve, and read and write in English
- Frequent standing, sitting, walking, gripping, and reaching as well as occasional bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling, and reaching above shoulder level
- Lifting up to 40 lbs without assistance
- Ability to work overtime, as needed
- Meets harness and SRL (Self Retracting Lifeline) weight capacity limits (130 lbs. - 310 lbs.)
MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401k retirement plans, Dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSA contributions, and vacation eligibility, just to name a few!
MARSHALLTOWN is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.