Entry-Level Warehouse Material Handler I Forklift Optional

Reliance, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. in Kansas City, KS is seeking a warehouse associate to support materials handling and order fulfillment. The role involves operating forklifts, stocking, pulling orders, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license. The job emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Must possess a Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to meet current MVR quality criteria as defined by Federal regulations and/or company policy required.
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment.
• Clear oral and written communication skills, particularly legible handwriting required.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers required.

Responsibilities

• Generally responsible for completing basic, routine tasks with detailed instructions.
• Responsible for moving inventory or equipment, filling customer orders, pulling material from racks, unloading incoming material, & helping maintain the upkeep of the warehouse.
• Receives, places/returns items into stock inventory locations.
• Pulls and assembles, and/or packages orders based on reviewing work/shipping orders or other documentation.
• Tags material for proper identification and completes all required documentation.
• Moves material from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas using forklift, side loader, or crane.
• Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Sorts and places material on rack, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code.
• Spot checks on inventory, completes daily and/or ad hoc checks for proper tagging of material, as directed.
• Reports any irregularities to supervisor for direction.
• Restocks material.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

Skills

Forklift experience

Valid license

Manual dexterity

Reading/writing

Math basics

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Reliance, Inc. in Kansas City, KS is seeking a warehouse associate to support materials handling and order fulfillment. The role involves operating forklifts, stocking, pulling orders, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license. The job emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced setting.