Material Handler

Below Job Details:

Job Title:            Material Handler – HOT Orders & Kitting

Duration:           12 months – Can be extended or convert to permanent

Location:            1090 E. 37th St. N., Wichita, KS 67219, USA

Pay Rate:           $21.00.00 an hour on a W2

Shift:                   1st shift, Monday – Friday, 7am-3:30pm, 8 hours a day and 40 plus hours a week.

Description:

The Material Handler - HOT Orders & Kitting is responsible for supporting urgent customer order fulfillment within a warehouse and distribution environment.

This role prioritizes and processes HOT orders, manages material shortages, builds and stages pre-configured kits, and creates picture-based Bills of Material (BOMs) to support efficient order picking and accuracy.

The position utilizes RF scanning devices and SAP to maintain inventory accuracy, process transactions, and ensure expedited customer requirements are met.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prioritize and fulfill HOT (expedited) customer orders to meet shipping and delivery commitments.
• Pick, verify, pack, and stage materials required for urgent customer orders.
• Utilize RF scanners and SAP to perform inventory transactions, material movements, and order processing activities.
• Monitor inventory availability and identify material shortages that may impact customer orders or site requirements.
• Process and communicate shortages to manufacturing sites, warehouse leadership, planners, and other stakeholders.
• Create, build, and maintain pre-built kits for frequently requested products and customer orders.
• Stage completed kits in designated warehouse locations to support efficient order fulfillment.
• Create and maintain picture-based Bills of Material (BOMs) to improve picking accuracy and standardize kit configurations.
• Verify material quantities, part numbers, and product configurations to ensure order accuracy.
• Answer questions regarding HOT order status, kit availability, inventory locations, and material shortages.
• Coordinate with Shipping, Customer Service, Inventory Control, and Warehouse teams to resolve material and order issues.
• Assist with inventory control activities including cycle counts, inventory audits, and discrepancy investigations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and accurately labeled storage and staging locations.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Support receiving, put-away, replenishment, and other warehouse operations as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material handling operations.
• Experience using RF scanning devices and warehouse management systems.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret pick lists, work orders, inventory reports, and Bills of Material.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience processing expedited or customer-priority orders.
• Experience with warehouse kitting operations.
• Experience creating or maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse best practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment including pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse and distribution environment.

Key Competencies

• Order Fulfillment
• Inventory Accuracy
• SAP Proficiency
• RF Scanner Operation
• Material Handling
• Kitting Operations
• Shortage Management
• Customer Service Support
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Teamwork and Communication
• Safety Awareness