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Founded in 1988, AK Material Handling Systems is a lead pallet rack distributor based in the midwest. We are a lively, ever-growing company passionate about warehouse safety, storage, and layout design. Having served the material handling industry for over 34 years, we are an expert in the field but continue to grow our knowledge and expertise with each passing year.

The AKMHS mission is to help businesses maximize storage space and efficiency through expert service, space planning, warehouse design, and setup. We connect our customers with high-quality storage systems and walk with them from quote to installation, building relationships along the way. 

AK Material Handling Systems Offers:

  • Competitive Salary

  • Full Benefits

  • Generous PTO

  • Paid Holidays

  • Company Matched 401(k) Program

Our company is a tight-knit community of nearly 30 motivated professionals. Our success is a reflection of the hard-working individuals who make our vision a reality daily. At AK, we value our people and the individual talent each person brings to the table. That’s why we invest so much in our employees and company culture. 

AK is a learning-focused company. We encourage individual growth in and out of the office. We push one another to achieve new goals and learn new skills and have fun doing it! At AK, we are more than just a material handling distributor; we are family. 

For more information about our company, visit our about us page. 

Open Positions:

We’re an industry-leading provider of warehouse storage systems and products. For 30 years, we’ve believed in pushing the boundaries of progress and adopting new technology and ideas to succeed in an ever-evolving industry. We don’t think hard work and fun are mutually exclusive. Between cookouts, volunteering, local sporting events, and more, balancing work and play is part of what it means to work at AK. 

Below are the open positions for which we are currently hiring. Click each position title for the job description and details. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with a short introduction and the position(s) you are interested in applying for. 

The Material Handling Shipping Specialist will assist the warehouse lead with pulling, palletizing, and shipping orders (UPS, LTL, and Customer Pickup Orders).  

Email resume and cover letter to [email protected]

We are looking for an organized and experienced Outside Sales Representative to initiate contact with clients and create tailored-fit proposals that will meet customers’ needs. The Outside Sales Representative’s responsibilities include meeting with potential and current clients directly to discuss their requirements, providing product and service demonstrations, negotiating sales contracts, creating layouts and designs, and informing them of new products, service releases, and updates.

To be successful in this position, you will be assertive, goal-driven, and have a massive desire for long-term personal growth and income success. So, if that’s you, we have a fantastic opportunity waiting!

Email resume and cover letter to [email protected]

The Customer Service Specialist is responsible for the timely answering of customer calls, selling products to businesses and individuals (both in-person and over the phone), addressing and resolving customer order issues, and answering product or order inquiries.

Email resume and cover letter to [email protected]

The Inside Sales Pallet Rack Specialist I is responsible for timely answering customer calls, selling products to businesses and individuals (both in person and over the phone), addressing and resolving customer order issues, project coordination, and answering product or order inquiries according to company policy and procedure.

Email resume and cover letter to [email protected]

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