Material Handler Contractor Conversions

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! Check out the job description and apply now! 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!

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)
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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

  Physical Activities: During the standard workday, the employee must be capable of performing the specified activities for 100% of the workday, including:

  • Sit: 5%

  • Walk: 10%

  • Stand: 75%

  • Lift: 10%

  Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1%-33%), Frequent (34%-66%), Continuous (67%-100%)

  Employee must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move:

  • Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent

  • Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent

  • Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional

  • Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.) Occasional

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, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

WHO WE ARE:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in (by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic creating technologies that move us.)

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. 

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

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