Manufacturing ​/ Production Technician, Material Handler

Technician

We are seeking a dedicated technician to assist in the moving and placement of equipment for a manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for uncrating and positioning machinery essential for battery production. This role requires a commitment to physical labor and attention to detail.

• Unload, load, and unstuff cargoes from trailers or shipping containers.
• Uncrate, crate, unpack, pack, and move cargoes using manual or powered hand tools and material handling equipment.
• Relocate and rough set cargoes to designated locations on the production floor using manual or powered hand tools, manual toe jacks, and material handling equipment such as manual skates, dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

• Previous experience in a labor-intensive role.
• Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical labor tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.

• 1+ year of experience in construction or physical labor.
• Experience in operating forklifts, gradalls, or other lifts is a plus.
• Ability to walk 10+ miles per day.
• Ability to bend, crawl, and walk numerous times throughout the day.

Join a dynamic team where your skills and hard work are valued. The role offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment. Contribute to innovative projects within a leading manufacturing facility.

Work within a Panasonic manufacturing facility, involving both indoor and outdoor material moving in a 2 million square foot setting. The environment is hot and non-climate controlled, requiring adaptability and resilience.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of De Soto, KS.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in De Soto,KS.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.