Shipping & Receiving Associate Location: Kansas City, KS – Distribution Facility Department: Shipping & Receiving Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Position Summary
A leading manufacturer of quality construction tools and equipment, is seeking a dependable Shipping & Receiving Associate to join its Kansas City, KS Distribution Facility. This position is responsible for manually unloading incoming shipments, sorting inventory, stacking and wrapping pallets, and moving materials throughout the facility using pallet jacks. The ideal candidate is comfortable performing physical warehouse work, working in close quarters with other team members, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manually unload trucks carrying loose-fill freight using a roller belt conveyor system.
- Sort, organize, and stage incoming inventory in designated areas.
- Stack and wrap pallets securely for storage or shipment.
- Transport inventory and materials throughout the facility using manual or powered pallet jacks, as assigned and authorized.
- Work closely with other team members in confined or shared work areas to unload and process freight efficiently.
- Assist with building and assembling pallet displays for merchandise.
- Maintain an organized work area and follow established safety procedures.
- Work in various locations throughout the distribution facility as needed.
- Perform other warehouse and distribution duties as assigned.
Schedule and Overtime
- Regular Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM.
- Overtime may be required, including earlier start times, later end times, and occasional weekend work.
- Candidates must be flexible to accommodate changing operational needs.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to perform physically demanding warehouse work, including repetitive lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, and stacking.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to manually unload loose-fill freight from trailers using a roller belt conveyor system.
- Ability to stack, wrap, and move pallets and inventory throughout the facility.
- Ability to work in close quarters with other employees in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Ability to follow safety procedures when handling materials and operating warehouse equipment.
Qualifications
- Previous warehouse, shipping and receiving, or material handling experience is preferred.
- Experience unloading trucks, sorting inventory, stacking pallets, or wrapping pallets is a plus.
- Experience using pallet jacks is preferred.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends as business needs require.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.