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Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Dock Operator? Then we're 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!

Responsibilities

**Summary:** We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions. If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.

**Job Summary:** The Dock Operator is responsible for overseeing the movement of materials and products within the facility, ensuring that everything flows smoothly in receiving and shipping. This involves operating equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks. Essential duties include unloading/loading trucks, delivering materials to production, and handling documentation for material receipts and deliveries. The Dock Operator plays a crucial role in maintaining production efficiency, organizing workspace, and upholding quality standards while demonstrating adept troubleshooting skills.

Essential Duties

Receiving Duties

• Thoroughly inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies to ensure they align with purchase orders and shipping documents.

• Safely operate mobile equipment to unload materials from delivery trucks or containers.

• Prepare the material presentation for production.

• Verify and document material quantities and specifications utilizing RFID, barcode scanners, or manual entry.

• Maintain updated inventory records, ensure the proper storage of received materials in designated areas, and strictly adhere to First In, First Out (FIFO) principles.

• Engage in effective communication with suppliers and internal departments to promptly resolve discrepancies or issues related to received goods.

Shipping Process

• Prepare products for shipping by careful packaging, labeling, and organizing them according to shipping instructions and customer requirements.

• Safely operate mobile equipment to load materials on delivery trucks or containers effectively and securely.

• Ensure the accuracy of shipping documents by verifying quantities, destinations, and packaging requirements.

• Coordinate with the logistics and transportation teams to ensure the prompt dispatch and delivery of products.

• Validate and record material quantities and specifications using barcode scanners or manual input.

• Monitor and document shipments to uphold precise shipping records and furnish updates, as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform daily, operational, routine, and periodic inspections on various equipment, including forklifts, manual pallet jacks, ride-on pallet jacks, and electric pallet jacks. These tasks include thorough examination, cleaning, and verification of operational integrity.

• Execute quality checks to meet prescribed standards.

• Adhere rigorously to safety standards and practices.

• Transport materials to the production staging areas and carefully check the documentation for accuracy to ensure the correct materials are received and used.

• Uphold a clean and organized work area following the “6S” methodology (Safety, Sort, Shine, Set-in Order, Standardize, Sustain).

• Effectively communicate with colleagues, providing updates on material status, damaged packaging, and other relevant information.

• Generate and process documentation, including delivery orders, lot tracking sheets, quality deviation sheets, and specifications.

• Address issues by demonstrating critical thinking skills to ensure operational efficiency.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees,’ wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

_The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job._

Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Education

• Preferred: High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) or equivalent.

MUST-HAVES:

• Proficient in the English language, encompassing adeptness in reading, writing, and verbal communication.

• Performing fundamental mathematical calculations and accurately counting raw materials and products.

• The ability to work with computer terminals, Operator Interface Terminals, touch screens, and RF scanners.

• Demonstrate a safety-conscious attitude and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

NICE-TO-HAVES:

• Forklift Experience

• Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, automation, or assembly.

• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suites, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.

Preferred License(s): None

Preferred Certification(s):

• Lift Equipment Certification

**Physical Demands Physical Activities:** Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 20%

• Walk: 30%

• Stand: 30%

• Lift: 20%

**Required Lifting and Carrying:** Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%) For this position, the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous

• Up to 20 lbs.: Continuous

• Up to 35 lbs.: Continuous

• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Continuous

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:

+ Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance

+ Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month

+ Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment

+ Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition

+ Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning

+ Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program

+ Inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging

+ Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization

+ Employee events

+ Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

WHERE YOU’LL BE:

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 (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/life-at-panasonic) ! 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 creating technologies that move us (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-x\_hDfMqb0) .

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic 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 Corporation of North America.

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