Rack Builder and Assembler Associate

Kelly Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks a Rack Builder and Assembler Associate in Kansas City, MO. The role involves loading/unloading freight, performing quality checks, and building server racks with precision using laser measurements. You will manage daily inventory, place racks with components, and install cabling per diagrams.

Safety and accuracy are emphasized in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years in inventory or warehousing, and strong computer skills to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–3 years of related experience in inventory or data center warehousing
• Proficient with computers and able to interpret diagrams and schematics
• Able to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions
• Understand electrical safety and live equipment protocols
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with on-site stakeholders
• Analytical and data-driven decision making

Responsibilities

• Load/unload inbound/outbound freight and perform quality checks
• Conduct daily inventory cycle counts and manage replenishment orders
• Place server racks using laser measurements and populate with components
• Install cabling and rack hardware using hand/power/measuring tools
• Safely operate material handling equipment (straddle stackers, pallet jacks)
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace following 5S standards
• Perform frequent physical tasks (pushing, pulling, lifting)

Skills

Inventory management

Data center warehousing

Reading diagrams

Computer proficiency

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laser measuring devices

Material handling equipment

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Rack Builder and Assembler Associate to work at a premier manufacturing client in Kansas City, MO. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $24 per hour

Shift: Monday-Friday, Varying shifts available - day and night

What's a typical day as Rack Builder and Assembler Associate? You'll be:

• Efficiently loading and unloading inbound and outbound freight while performing quality checks on parts for accuracy and condition

• Executing daily inventory cycle counts and managing replenishment orders for spare parts

• Placing server racks with precision using laser measuring devices

• Populating racks with electronic components, installing cabling according to diagrams and schematics

• Installing rack hardware using a variety of hand, power, and measuring tools

• Safely operating material handling equipment such as straddle stackers, rack movers, and electric pallet jacks

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace in adherence to 5S standards

• Performing frequent physical tasks, including pushing, pulling, and lifting

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or GED (required)

• Are self-motivated and able to work independently

• Possess 1-3 years of related experience in inventory or data center warehousing

• Are proficient with computers and can interpret diagrams and schematics

• Can read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Understand electrical safety, static discharge hazards, and related protocols for working with live equipment

• Have strong interpersonal skills for engaging with customers and stakeholders on-site, with a proven ability to build positive working relationships

• Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to make confident, data-driven decisions

Why you should apply to be Rack Builder and Assembler Associate:

• Competitive pay rate for a dynamic, hands-on role

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment

• Exposure to critical deployment projects and inventory management best practices

• Grow your professional skillset with a respected industry leader

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.