Material Handler (1st Shift)

MATERIAL HANDLER

Union, MO

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Overtime may required during busy season, including some Saturdays

PAY FREQUENCY: Weekly Pay

SALARY: Starting at $18.25

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Material Handler at Children's Factory, you'll play a critical role in keeping our operations running smoothly. You're the connection point between production, warehousing, and shipping-making sure materials and finished goods are in the right place, at the right time, and handled safely. If you enjoy staying active, operating equipment, and being part of a team that relies on your accuracy and reliability every day, this role offers meaningful, hands-on work with room to grow.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

In this role, you'll be a key contributor to the daily flow of materials throughout our facility. You can expect to:

• Keep materials moving efficiently by safely operating tow motors, forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to transport products throughout the building
• Support production and shipping timelines by pulling, staging, and transferring materials accurately so teams can stay on schedule
• Load and unload trucks with care, ensuring products are handled properly and stored in designated locations
• Maintain accurate inventory records by logging material movement, completing stock checks, and helping reconcile inventory discrepancies
• Inspect materials for quality and accuracy, reporting damage, shortages, or concerns promptly
• Follow and promote safety standards by adhering to all safety guidelines and reporting hazards or incidents immediately
• Work collaboratively with teammates, leads, and other departments to solve problems and keep operations flowing
• Care for equipment by performing routine checks and reporting maintenance needs
• Contribute ideas for improvement, sharing feedback and suggestions that help increase efficiency, productivity, and safety
• Show up consistently and prepared, understanding that attendance and reliability are essential to the success of the team

This is an active, hands-on role where your effort directly impacts how efficiently our products move from production to our customers.

ABOUT YOU:

You'll be a great fit for this role if you bring:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience as a Material Handler or in a similar warehouse or production role (preferred)
• Forklift certification and experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment
• The physical stamina to lift up to 40 lbs. and stay on your feet, bending and moving throughout your shift
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and data entry
• A solid understanding of warehouse safety practices and a commitment to following them
• The ability to multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and work different shifts as needed
• A team-oriented mindset, strong communication skills, and a willingness to take initiative
• A desire to grow, learn, and take on additional responsibility over time

If you're dependable, safety-minded, and take pride in doing things the right way, you'll feel right at home here.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be Part of a Dynamic, Supportive Team - We value collaboration and celebrate success together.
• Grow Your Career - We support professional development and offer opportunities to expand your skills.
• Make an Impact - Your work will contribute to making a difference in the lives of children, educators, and parents around the world by supporting the financial health of a company that creates innovative and educational products that inspire learning and creativity.
• Enjoy Competitive Benefits, Including:
  
  
  
  • 12 Paid Holidays - Including Christmas Eve and the Day After Thanksgiving so you can enjoy more time with family.
  • Generous PTO Accrual - Because work-life balance matters.
  • Paid Parental Leave - Support for growing families.
  • Volunteer Time Off - Give back to the community while getting paid.
  • Generous 401(k) Company Match - Helping you plan for your future.
  • Educational Assistance - Invest in your career growth with tuition reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following your date of hire.
  
  
  
  

WHO WE ARE

At Children's Factory, we create inspired spaces for imagination and learning. For over 40 years, we've been a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality products for child development centers, preschools, and elementary education.

Simply put- We provide GROWN UPS with the products and resources KIDS need to inspire imagination, build confidence, and develop lifelong learning skills. We do more than just make great products. We make a positive impact on the lives of the children and educators who use them.

Each and every member of our team plays a pivotal role in helping children all over the world thrive and discover their full potential. We are looking for problem solvers, difference makers, and challenge takers. People who share our passion for education, and who want to make a difference in the world.

Children's Factory is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Children's Factory is an Excelligence Company. Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.