Warehouse Associate (Swing Shift)

MBS; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

Earned time off and holidays

Employee benefits package

Job summary

MBS in Columbia, MO is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate (Swing Shift) to help ensure the seamless flow of products from receiving to shipping. The role is onsite in Columbia, Missouri and requires manual duties in a fast-paced environment.

You will be cross-trained across multiple warehouse functions, enabling flexible support to meet changing business needs and maintain efficiency, accuracy, and safety.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to assess item condition quickly and make decisions.
• Proficiency with handheld devices, including barcode scanners.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Flexible and adaptable to support multiple warehouse functions.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming shipments with accurate documentation.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment.
• Organize inventory and maintain safe, clean warehouse spaces.
• Assist with shipping, labeling, staging, and loading outbound orders.
• Participate in inventory counts and reporting.
• Support cross-training across departments.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Barcode scanners

Handheld devices

Fast-paced environment

Adaptable

Tools

Barcode scanners

Handheld devices

Job description

Education - It's in Our DNA

At MBS, our primary goal is to provide customers with state-of-the-art technology, maintain genuine partnerships, and offer superior knowledge of the textbook industry in an effort to simplify course material distribution for educational institutions. That's why we employ dedicated teams of customer service and sales representatives, and operations personnel to ensure each of our customers are offered the same attention to detail.

We are seeking a dependable and motivatedWarehouse Associate (Swing Shift)to be an integral part of our operations team! In this role, you will help ensure the seamless flow of products throughout the warehouse, from receiving and storing inventory to picking, packing, and preparing shipments. The ideal candidate is versatile, detail-oriented, and ready to support multiple areas of the warehouse to maintain efficiency, accuracy, and a safe work environment. This position offers hands-on experience across all warehouse functions and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the success of the team.

Team members hired into warehouse operations will becross-trained across multiple departments, enabling workforce flexibility and efficient support of changing business demands.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming shipments, ensuring accurate documentation and proper storage.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment, maintaining accuracy, quality, and proper organization.
• Organize and maintain inventory, shelving, and warehouse spaces for efficiency and safety.
• Assist with shipping, labeling, staging, and loading outbound orders, supporting overall warehouse operations.
• Participate in inventory management, including cycle counts and reporting, to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment, adhering to company policies and safety standards.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch throughout an eight-hour shift.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hand-eye coordination.
• Lift and move items weighing 10–25 pounds; lift and/or move items up to 70 pounds.
• Push or pull items weighing up to 150 pounds.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and strong work ethic.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Ability to assess item condition and quality quickly and make sound decisions.
• Proficiency with handheld electronic devices, including barcode scanners.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to assist across multiple warehouse functions.

Please Note: This position is a day shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00PM to 11:00 PM and is located onsite in Columbia, Missouri.

How We Elevate Our Employees

We believe your success is our success, and we’re committed to supporting you in every aspect of life. At MBS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our full-time employees receive access to medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life and disability insurance; earned time off and holidays; and a broad range of additional benefits.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At MBS we empower everyone. Our mission is to support students, faculty, and schools, serving as a catalyst to meet the evolving needs of the education system and a new generation of students. That starts with fostering an environment for our employees where diversity and individuality is celebrated.

MBS is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, protected veteran status, race, religion or sexual orientation.