
Job DetailsJob Location: Platte - Platte City, MO 64079Job Shift: First Shiftosition Title: Material Handler II
Reporting to: Shipping and Receiving Manager
Department: Parts
Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954.
Our Mission Statement is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support. We live that statement every single day. We are looking for a Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator to help support that mission.
JOB SUMMARY
This shipping/receiving position is focused on our Generator Manufacturing Division and is responsible for the efficient flow of materials within a warehouse or manufacturing environment. Their duties include receiving, storing, and distributing materials, often using heavy duty forklifts to move 20,000+ pounds. They also maintain inventory records, ensure proper storage, and may assist in packaging and shipping.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Confirming the accuracy of quantity and examining the quality of incoming deliveries
Scrutinizing the stock available in the warehouse
Documenting orders and storing the merchandise systematically
Creating labels for different materials and compartmentalizing the goods accordingly
Storing parts in assigned locations and maintaining production sheets
Locating the correct product during the build process
Maintaining technical documentation for returns
Examining work orders to identify correct materials or containers
Loading or unloading materials onto or from containers, racks or trays
Assembling cartons or crates to store materials or products
Keeping an updated account of stock and inventory
Conducting regular maintenance of equipment to keep it in the best condition
Communicating purchasing requirements and maintaining data on the availability of products
Collaborating with internal departments to monitor and resolve delivery issues
Moving and discarding materials according to company policies and regional laws
Assist other team members, as needed, to ensure customer needs are met
Other duties as assigned by management
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
401k with company match
Paid Time Off
Training & Professional Development
Positive and productive work environment
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
At least one-year of warehouse and/or manufacturing environment experience
Heavy Duty Forklift (20,000+ lbs.) experience
Shipping and receiving experience a plus
Excellent computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
WORK CONDITIONS
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs. It also often requires pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting 50+ lbs. and working in a variety of weather conditions and noise levels. This list is not meant to cover every possible scenario but simply provides an outline. Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
CPS&S is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.
For over 70 years, Central Power Systems & Services has been the trusted partner for the region’s most demanding industries — from construction and mining to trucking, power generation, and data center power solutions.
As the only authorized distributor for Allison Transmissions, MTU, Develon, and Liebherr in the Southwest and Midwest, we deliver top-quality equipment, power systems, and service that keep critical operations running.
Whether it’s on-highway, off-highway, or mission-critical data center power, our team brings unmatched technical expertise, a massive parts inventory, and decades of proven experience to every project.
We’re proud to keep America’s hardest-working industries — and its most advanced facilities — running strong. 💪
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