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Material Handler Contractor Conversions

Job in De Soto, Johnson County, Kansas, 66018, USA
Listing for: Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America
Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-28
Job specializations:
  • Warehouse
    Material Handler
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22041 - 30307 USD Yearly USD 22041.00 30307.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview WHO YOU ARE AT PANASONIC ENERGY:

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Material Handler? Then Panasonic Energy is 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!

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Job Summary Functional Operations:
  • Deliver raw materials and components to production areas based on schedule and demand
  • Load and unload trucks safely using pallet jacks and walkie riders
  • Perform inspections of incoming materials and prepare accurate documentation
  • Conduct regular inventory checks and monitor material flow aligned with production requirements
  • Operate and maintain tools and mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, walkies)
Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement
  • Support implementation of efficient material movement systems to improve workflow and minimize downtime
  • Participate in identifying and resolving material flow bottlenecks
  • Suggest improvements to inventory tracking, documentation, and logistics processes
Training & Team Support
  • Train peers at the same or lower level on departmental tasks, safety practices, and equipment operation
  • Support new team members during onboarding and assist with hands‑on learning
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
  • Communicate clearly with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments to coordinate materials delivery and pickup
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve material flow or inventory discrepancies
Quality, Safety, & Compliance
  • Ensure all material handling activities comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety regulations
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace following 6S principles
  • Support processes to meet quality, regulatory, and customer standards
  • Perform regular equipment checks, including cleaning and fluid replenishment
  • Maintain flexibility to work all scheduled shifts as business needs require
Qualifications:

Requirements
- Required and/or Preferred Education
  • Required:

    High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or 2 years of prior experience in functional area
Preferred
  • Forklift Operator Certification (OSHA Compliant)
  • HAZMAT Certification / Hazardous Materials Handling
OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour General Industry Certification Must-haves
  • Safety-conscious attitude and ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
Nice-to-haves
  • 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
  • Experience operating mobile equipment (forklift, walkies)
  • Familiarity with chemical/oil labeling and storage
Physical Demands
  • Sit: 5%
  • Walk: 10%
  • Stand: 75%
  • Lift: 10%
Required Lifting and Carrying

Not required (0%), Occasional (1%-33%), Frequent (34%-66%), Continuous (67%-100%)

  • Up to 10 lbs.:
    Frequent
  • Up to 20 lbs.:
    Frequent
  • Up to 35 lbs.:
    Occasional
  • Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.) Occasional
Qualifications BENEFITS & PERKS –

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

  • Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
  • Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
  • Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
  • Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
  • Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
  • Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status,…
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