Material Handler - Topeka, KS

Build the Future with Us in Topeka

We're breaking ground-literally and figuratively-in Topeka, KS! While you won't find us on Google Maps just yet, rest assured, we are a trusted and established company with big plans for this location. Construction is already underway for a new, 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility, set to enhance our operations and provide an improved work environment by Fall 2025. For now, our operations are based out of job trailers, and the work environment involves seasonal weather exposure, but this is only temporary. Join us at this exciting stage, and you'll help shape the future while building your career. With safety as a top priority and a focus on growth, we're excited about what lies ahead for you and our team.

Interstates is currently seeking a full-time Material Handler to join our Topeka manufacturing team. This role will provide direct support to our Manufacturing team, as defined in the primary job duties section, below. An ideal candidate will be results driven, safety-minded, and work well with a team. Interstates seeks ambitious, innovative individuals, with the ability to grow and maintain value-added relationships with our team and external customers.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Matching 401k program
• Pay for performance bonuses.
• HSA contributions
• Day Time Hours

Interstates' Story

We meet the electrical and automation needs of companies around the world. For seventy years, we've tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions. We started out as a small electric company, and have evolved into an organization with over 1000 employees and multiple locations throughout the Midwest. During this evolution, the most impressive thing we have built is our team! At Interstates we treat each other like family, because the foundation of our success is our team. We have created a collaborative workplace based on trust, integrity, and support for one another.

The Material Handler is responsible for loading and unloading electrical materials and maintaining inventory within the facility

• Operates lifting equipment to move products and materials within the facility and storage yard
• Loads/unloads electrical products and materials - includes strapping, bracing, and/or padding to prevent damage
• Unpacks, verifies, and records incoming merchandise and material - ensures accuracy/condition, reports discrepancies/damage
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers, or selects pre-assembled containers - prepares manufactured goods for shipment
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies
• Responsible for light vehicle maintenance (lift and automobile)
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work with machinery such as a forklift.
• Must have some electrical knowledge and know the parts of the trade.

Travel: Travel will be minimal for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, this role may be exposed to high/precarious places, risk of electrical shock, and all outside weather conditions. Depending on the role, one may be expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Due to the nature of our work and our client base, the role may involve tasks in an environment exposed to dust. Candidates should be comfortable working in these conditions and complying with safety standards to protect their well-being.

Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.