Shop Assistant

Western States Fire Protection; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Western States Fire Protection is seeking an entry level Shop Assistant in Kansas City. This role involves assisting with deliveries, organizing the shop, and ensuring tools are in good condition. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, be mechanically inclined, and possess intermediate computer skills.

The position offers a range of benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Construction industry experience is preferred.
• Fabrication experience is a plus.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Organize and dispense material for delivery.
• Receive material and distribute to jobs or trucks.
• Collect materials at vendors and deliver to job site.
• Maintain a clean shop and verify that special tools are in proper condition.

Skills

Organizational skills

Quality control

Intermediate computer skills

Mechanically inclined

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Western States Fire Protection is looking for an entry level Shop Assistant. This position will assist with the duties listed below while learning the business and potentially working into a Shop Foreman position. The ideal candidate will maintain the organization and efficiency of the shop supplies and processes.

What We Offer

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

Job Responsibilities

• Organize and dispense material for delivery – quality control checks needed before materials hit the jobs
• Receive material and distribute to jobs or trucks
• Collect materials at vendors and deliver to job site
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Maintain a clean shop and verify that special tools and shop equipment are in proper operating condition
• Select, repair and organize tools as needed
• Willing to operate a forklift as well as other tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures
• Write Purchase Orders
• Track material orders
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Construction industry experience is preferred
• Fabrication experience is a plus
• Intermediate computer skills, able to work with Excel and Word
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanically inclined
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean record, in accordance with Company policy
• Willing to pass a post‑offer background check and drug test

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor