Warehouse Associate

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking an Inventory/Receiving Specialist to support accurate inventory control and efficient receiving operations in a busy Kansas City warehouse.

Responsibilities include cycle counts, receiving, discrepancy resolution, returns processing, and safe forklift operations, with emphasis on accuracy and documentation across Agility and WMS systems.

Qualifications

• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Detail-oriented and reliable in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Experience in inventory control, receiving, or warehouse operations preferred.
• Forklift certification or experience preferred.
• Proficiency with warehouse systems including Agility and WMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cycle counts and inventory audits; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Execute receiving functions, including inspection, documentation, and put-away of incoming materials.
• Process returns with accurate system updates and proper handling of returned product.
• Operate and work safely around forklifts as part of daily receiving and inventory activities.
• Maintain high standards of inventory accuracy through verification and documentation.
• Collaborate with Receiving, Inventory, and other teams to support warehouse flow and accuracy.
• Learn and apply knowledge of trim profiles, door patterns, and other company products to support accurate transactions.
• Safely lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.

Job description

The Inventory/Receiving Specialist supports accurate inventory control and efficient receiving operations. This role bridges the Receiving and Inventory departments, performing cycle counts, receiving functions, discrepancy resolution, returns processing, and related inventory integrity work. The position requires frequent work on and around forklifts in a busy warehouse environment. Success requires strong attention to detail, physical capability, and proficiency with company systems and product knowledge.Key Responsibilities• Perform regular cycle counts and inventory audits; investigate and resolve discrepancies.• Execute receiving functions, including inspection, documentation, and put-away of incoming materials.• Process returns, ensuring accurate system updates and proper handling of returned product.• Operate and work safely around forklifts as part of daily receiving, put-away, and inventory activities.• Maintain high standards of inventory accuracy through detailed verification and documentation.• Work proficiently in multiple systems, including Agility and the Warehouse Management System (WMS).• Learn and apply knowledge of trim profiles, door patterns, and other company products to support accurate receiving and inventory transactions.• Safely lift and move materials up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.• Collaborate with Receiving, Inventory, and other teams to support overall warehouse flow and accuracy.• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Systems Manager.Required Skills and Abilities:· High attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.· Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.· Ability to work safely on and around forklifts in a high-traffic warehouse environment.· Proficiency (or demonstrated ability to quickly become proficient) in warehouse systems, including Agility and WMS.· Willingness and ability to learn product details such as trim profiles, door patterns, and related materials.· Strong organizational skills and reliability in a fast-paced warehouse environment.Preferred· Prior experience in inventory control, receiving, or warehouse operations.· Forklift certification or previous forklift operating experience.· Familiarity with cycle counting, discrepancy resolution, and returns processing.Physical & Work Environment Requirements· Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly throughout the shift.· Frequent work on and around forklifts and other powered industrial equipment.· Work is performed in a warehouse environment that may include varying temperatures, noise, and active material-handling equipment.Safety Requirements:Wears high visibility, safety PPE, and proper uniformPerforms daily vehicle inspectionsSafely operates equipmentPromptly report all accidents/incidents and damaged productsReport any malfunctioning equipmentEnvironmental Demands:Exposure to year-round outside weather conditions, including excessive heat, humidity, rain, cold, dust, ice/snow.Employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.The noise level is usually moderate.