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Research Specialist
Accounts Payable Clerk
Management Development Program
Sr. Programmer/Analyst
Bi-Lingual Graphic Designer
Warehouse Openings, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift

About Us

Systems Material Handling Company(SMH®) is a worldwide distributor of industrial equipment replacement parts and accessories. We have locations in Kansas, Illinois, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and California as well as in Canada, Brazil, Mexico. SMH® is the leader in our industry, manufacturing and distributing products to improve our customers’ businesses. Due to our continued growth, openings may be available in one or more of the following departments: Warehouse, Assembly, Purchasing, Sales, Administration Accounting, Marketing and Advertising, Engineering (ME and EE), Shipping and Receiving.

SMH® is an equal opportunity employer, and offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including a matching 401(k) plan. If you are interested in working in the SMH, please send your resume to:

SMH®, Human Resources
P.O. Box 1245
Olathe, Kansas 66051

You may also submit your resume with our downloadable application via fax to (913) 829-4358, or to Human Resources Department via e-mail. Thank you for your interest in Systems Material Handling.

Research Specialist

Location: Olathe, KS | Department: Research and Development | Status: Full Time

Basic Function: Handle inquiries on replacement parts for forklifts, aerial lifts and sweepers/scrubbers in researching part numbers, parts descriptions, parts availability, illustrations and technical information.

Responsibilities\Qualifications:

We seek someone Bi-lingual in English and Spanish to provide parts information to our customers in Mexico, Latin America and South America. Another position open is for someone to provide this same information to our United States customers (does not need to speak Spanish).
May also be involved in doing research using various technical manuals, publications, and on-line resources to assist our Research and Development Department as well as our Purchasing Department to identify parts not currently stocked or to answer questions about items that are stocked.

Requirements:

Prefer someone with thorough knowledge of after-market parts used by the powered industrial lift-truck industry, aerial lift industry or sweeper/scrubber industry.
Some college education is desired. Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed. Must have working knowledge of computers and various software such as Word, Excel, and Adobe

If you are interested please send resume with cover letter and salary history as well as expectations to Human Resources Department, or fax to 913-829-4358. Candidates will be required to pass a background investigation and drug test.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: Olathe, KS | Department: Accounting | Status: Full Time

Basic Function: To maintain accurate accounts payable records for Canada, United States and South American accounts.

Responsibilities\Qualifications:

Primary contact for Canadian freight and inventory vendors
Match vendor invoices to inventory receipts, purchase orders, and inter-company invoices with proper approval
Post obligations and payments to proper vendor and expenditure accounts
Prepare weekly cash disbursements for authorized expenditures
Maintain vendor confidence by keeping information confidential
Reconcile accounts payable subsidiary ledger to the general ledger
Investigate discrepancies by communicating with vendors
Microsoft Office, typing and 10-key proficient
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Ability to prioritize workload effectively
1- 3 years experience in an accounting department preferred

Management Development Program

Location: Olathe, KS | Department: Human Resources | Status: Full Time

Basic Function: To develop talent through an internal development program that can lead to a leadership position within the Company.

Responsibilities\Qualifications:

We seek college graduate with degree in mechanical engineering or industrial technology capable of assuming a supervisory role within our company after 18-24 months of leadership development. Person assuming this role will be exposed to all facets of our business through our Management Development Program.

Requirements:

College degree in mechanical engineering or industrial technology. Willingness to accept varied assignments within Corporate Headquarters to learn all phases of our business that involves national and international shipping of industrial lift-truck replacement parts. Final assignment will result in a leadership role within the company related to our Engineering Department.
Interested applicants should submit their resume and be able to provide a copy of college transcript and grades.

Sr. Programmer/Analyst

Location: Olathe, KS | Department: Information Services Status: Full Time

Basic Function: This position will work closely with representatives of the business to establish requirements, and then create, test, debug, deploy, and document new (or enhanced) applications in an AS/400 based ERP environment.

Responsibilities\Qualifications:

Responsibilities include resolving issues related to existing systems/applications in an environment that includes business-to-business connectivity and systems integrations at various levels.
Work with people at any level of the business to understand needs and establish clear requirements for development of business applications. In this position, the Senior Programmer/Analyst is expected to drive design sessions to gain information, educate others as necessary, and yield a solid process flow/design.
Design, code, test, and deploy RPG based applications in an ERP environment (Daly Wolcott – also known as ApplicationPlus or A+ - is our ERP system. 5 or more years experience with any RPG based ERP system is sufficient, does not have to be A+.)
Work with other IT Team members and outside parties to develop integrated solutions, pass data between systems, leverage EDI or XML transmission capabilities, etc.
Architect/design applications with efficient use of database and processor to perform optimally.

Requirements:

Thorough knowledge of the flow of transactions within an ERP (specifically the Sales Order process, Purchase Order process, and Warehouse processes) is essential.
Must have strong problem solving and communication skills, have an aggressive work ethic, is a self-starter, and is generally considered to be one of the best wherever they have worked.
A strong understanding of DB2 on an AS/400 is needed.

Bi-Lingual Graphic Designer

Location: Olathe, KS | Department: Information Services Status: Full Time

Basic Function: To design a wide variety of print and electronic media from start to finish, including catalogs, brochures and various handouts.

Responsibilities\Qualifications:

2-4 yrs experience in traditional print and web design environment
Able to take direction and work independently or on a team
Able to prioritize, change direction and meet deadlines
Must be fluent in Spanish Language
Must have advanced knowledge of the following:

Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Acrobat
Dreamweaver & Flash

Warehouse Openings, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift

Location: Olathe, KS | Department: Warehouse | Status: Full Time

Basic Function: This is a physical, fast-paced environment with opportunity for overtime. Successful candidates must be able to work quickly and accurately under strict time constraints while maintaining a positive attitude.

Responsibilities\Qualifications:

pulling orders according to packing slips in an accurate and timely manner
verifying the contents of packages to be shipped
light production/assembly work
or loading and unloading trucks depending on job assignment

Requirements:

HS diploma or equivalent
Solid and stable employment history
Must be computer literate
Able to lift 50 lbs