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MOTREX Co. Ltd

Material Handler

Salina, KS · On-site

$21.28/hr

These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment ... All material handler personnel must be willing to work in any department. material handlers must be ...

Stryten Energy

Material Handler

Salina, KS · On-site

$21.28/hr

These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment ... All material handler personnel must be willing to work in any department. material handlers must be ...

Stryten Energy

Material Handler

Salina, KS · On-site

$21.28/hr

These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment ... All material handler personnel must be willing to work in any department. material handlers must be ...

Eastern Metal Supply

Material Handler

Houston, TX · On-site

$14 - $16.75/hr

Whether it's Boat Trailers or Lifts, Hand Railing, Fence, Sign, Awning, Hurricane Protection, Marine Products, Dock, Window Treatments or Architectural Products, Eastern Metal Supply is the aluminum ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for boat handler in the United States is $17.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Boat Handlers are professionals responsible for the safe operation, navigation, and maintenance of boats and other watercraft. Their duties include docking and undocking vessels, assisting with mooring lines, maneuvering boats in tight spaces, and ensuring that all safety protocols are followed. Boat Handlers may work in marinas, ports, harbors, or for private owners, and are often skilled in basic boat maintenance and emergency procedures. Their expertise is essential for preventing accidents and maintaining smooth operations on the water.
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Material Handler

Material Handler

MOTREX Co. Ltd

Salina, KS • On-site

$21.28/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Overview

The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead-acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival.

All material handler personnel must be willing to work in any department. material handlers must be trained and licensed in the operation of material handling equipment.

Starting pay rate: $21.28

Bonus opportunities!

  • Quarterly Attendance Bonus - associates have the potential to earn up to $600 each quarter; just for showing up to work your scheduled hours!

  • Gainshare Bonus - hourly associates have the potential to earn up to 10% of their gross monthly pay; potentially $300 per month!

  • Production Bonus - associates have the potential to earn daily bonuses based on the plant hitting production goals; potentially up to $11.50 per hour in addition to your base pay!

Shifts:

  • A Shift: Day: Sun-Tues, every other Wed

  • B Shift: Night: Sun-Tues, every other Wed

  • C Shift: Day - Thurs-Sat, every other Wed

  • D Shift: Night - Thurs-Sat, every other Wed

Apply online or text plantjobs to 678-931-7826 to begin your pre-screening process!

Stryten offers a strong benefit package that includes the following:

  • Weekly pay

  • 401(k) with Company Match

  • Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShield

  • Dental coverage through Cigna

  • Vision - free annual exams for enrolled employees

  • Educational Assistance Program - get reimbursed for expenses related to college tuition, certifications, etc

  • Paid Time Off

  • Insurance Plans - Life, AD&D, LTD, STD and other optional benefits may be available

Responsibilities

  • Must successfully complete the material handling training and be licensed for the equipment used.

  • Capable of performing simple math and record information in written form.

  • Input and extract information from the computer.

  • Load and unload over-the-road trailers with powered equipment.

  • Must be able to understand and communicate in simple English to receive training instruction and to perform team responsibilities.

  • Comply with all safety and health policies and procedures.

  • Maintain the warehouse in a clean and orderly condition.

  • Must be able to operate and follow JD Edwards system.

  • Comply with current quality systems requirements.

  • Hazardous waste training shall be provided to the employee within six months of the date the employee filled this position and a review of this training provided every 12 months thereafter. The employee will complete a program of classroom instruction. The employee shall be supervised until training is completed. The training shall consist of a review of proper management of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation containers, how to review and prepare a hazardous waste manifest, and proper labeling requirements.

  • Perform other work as assigned by Management including 5S cleaning

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

  • Motor skills to operate material handling equipment in locations where product is stored

  • From the floor to 16 foot racks in narrow aisles.

  • Perform various duties requiring walking, sitting, lifting, bending, twisting.

  • Must be able to wear protective equipment required of the position.

  • Occasional lifting from grams up to 50 lbs.

  • Will be exposed to extreme environmemtal conditions (hot, cold, humid)

Equipment Used:

  • Reach truck, fork lift, walkie, clipboard, pen/pencil, JD Edwards rf

Education, Experience, Skills Required:

  • Excellent attention to detail, excellent multitasking skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Previous manufacturing or related experience

Stryten Energy encourages candidates with Military training and/ or experience to apply.

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Stryten Energy helps solve the world's most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world's most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more atstryten.com.

Job Locations KS-Salina

**Requisition Post Information

  • : Posted Date** 3 weeks ago (5/15/2026 9:32 AM)

Requisition ID 2025-5434

Category Manufacturing - Operations

Position Type Regular Fulltime

Location : Address 413 E. Berg Road

Location : Postal Code 67401

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