Dock Operator

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Dock Operator? Then we’re looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state‑of‑the‑art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you’re passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

The Dock Operator is responsible for receiving, inspecting, and verifying incoming materials, as well as packaging and loading shipments for delivery. They ensure materials are transported to production areas and that inventory records are kept accurate using scanners and WMS systems. The operator also communicates with internal teams and suppliers to resolve any issues and manages all necessary documentation. Safety is key, as the operator operates equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks, performs equipment checks, and keeps the work area clean and organized.

• Unload and inspect incoming materials; verify against purchase orders and documentation
• Package, label, and load outbound goods according to customer and shipping requirements

• Transport materials to production areas and ensure First in First Out (FIFO) compliance
• Maintain accurate inventory records using RFID/barcode scanners and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

• Generate and manage shipping/receiving documentation and lot tracking
• Communicate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve material discrepancies

• Operate and maintain tools such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely
• Perform routine equipment inspections and maintain a clean, organized work area per 6S standards
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements

• Ability to work all scheduled shifts
• Ability to train others at same or lower level within functional area

To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or 2 years of prior experience in functional area
• Preferred:
  None

• Familiarity with material handling processes, shipping/receiving, and inventory control
• Experience with material handling equipment
• Ability to operate computer terminals, RF scanners, and Operator Interface Terminals
• Proficient in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English
• Basic mathematical skills to accurately count materials and products
• Safety-conscious attitude and ability to work effectively in a team environment

• 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced warehouse, manufacturing, automation, or assembly environment
• Forklift certification or experience with lift equipment
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Knowledge of safety protocols, shipping regulations, and industry standards

• Forklift Operator Certification (OSHA Compliant)
• HAZMAT Certification / Hazardous Materials Handling
• OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour General…