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Material Handler

Kansas City, MO 64126

Posted: 08/30/2026 Job Number: 817066 Pay Rate: 18.00 Industry: Supply Chain/Logistics

Job Description

Position Title: Material Handler

Wage: $18.00 - $19.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Reached a dead end at your current job? Check out how this position can create a new path!

QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Material Handler at a company in Kansas City, MO. This is a potential to hire position for 1st shift. Apply today!

Material Handler Responsibilities:
- Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport, stack, and retrieve materials
- Sort and categorize various material handling and storage products according to established guidelines and standards
- Accurately identify products and materials, verifying their quality, quantity, and proper labeling
- Properly band, label, store, and arrange materials in designated storage areas, ensuring accessibility and efficient space utilization
- Assist in tracking inventory levels, conducting regular stock checks, and reporting discrepancies to the supervisor
- Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper handling of materials, safe forklift operation, and the use of personal protective equipment
- Perform routine inspections on forklifts and other equipment and report any issues or malfunctions to supervisor
- Maintain accurate records of inventory movement, material identification, and storage locations
- Collaborate with other warehouse personnel to ensure a cohesive and efficient workflow

Requirements for Material Handler:
- Forklift certified or ability to become forklift certified
- Ability to operate and read industrial scales and tape measures
- Ability to do basic math such as counting, adding, and subtracting
- Ability to work and communicate well to others
- Ability to work both receiving and order fulfillment
- High school diploma or equivalent job experience required
- Ability to consistently lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout shift
- Ability to work in a loud noisy environment
- Ability to work outdoors in the weather elements

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
 
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
 
Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.
 
Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.
 
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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