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zekelman; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

low-cost, high-quality medical and(d)

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a warehouse associate to pick, pack, and load steel tube and pipe, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety and quality standards. First Shift: 6am - 2:30pm; regular onsite attendance is required.

You will operate forklifts and related equipment, prepare shipments, and process orders from customers and internal teams. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with at least two years of warehouse experience, preferably in steel or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years warehouse experience, preferably in steel or tubing.
• Technical training is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Champions and enforces safe work practices in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares materials, products, and equipment for distribution and shipment.
• Processes and fulfills orders from customers and internal teams.
• Picks, packs, and stages orders, verifying accuracy using scanning tools.
• Loads shipments onto flatbed trucks or LTL carriers.
• Receives, inspects, and processes incoming materials, reporting any damages.
• Replenishes warehouse stock and rotates inventory using a reach truck or forklift.
• Operates forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, and walkie rider pallet jacks to move materials efficiently.
• Standardizes and optimizes shipping and receiving procedures for accuracy and efficiency.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Regular, full-time onsite attendance is required.

Skills

Basic math

Strong communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Order picker

Walkie rider pallet jacks

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play - all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies - 100% domestic manufacturers - with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About The Role:

Under direct supervision, responsible for picking, packing, and loading steel tube and pipe while adhering to established procedures and quality standards. Operates standard warehouse equipment to ensure efficient material handling.

First Shift: 6am - 2:30pm

Job Responsibilities

• Champions and enforces safe work practices in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares materials, products, and equipment for distribution and shipment.
• Processes and fulfills orders from customers and internal teams.
• Picks, packs, and stages orders, verifying accuracy using scanning tools.
• Loads shipments onto flatbed trucks or LTL carriers.
• Receives, inspects, and processes incoming materials, reporting any damages.
• Replenishes warehouse stock and rotates inventory using a reach truck or forklift.
• Operates forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, and walkie rider pallet jacks to move materials efficiently.
• Standardizes and optimizes shipping and receiving procedures for accuracy and efficiency.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Regular, full-time onsite attendance is required.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in steel or tubing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies

• Basic math skills for accurate order processing.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving ability to address warehouse challenges.
• High attention to detail to ensure order accuracy and quality standards.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Benefits

• low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits
• amazing tuition assistance program
• bonus plan
• a 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• immediate vesting

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.