Warehouse Inventory Clerk

Zekelman Industries; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Clerk to ensure accurate receiving, storage and shipping of materials in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment.

You will support the site manager, direct picking and loading, operate forklifts and reach trucks, and help maintain safety, quality and efficiency across the warehouse.

We offer competitive pay, a strong benefits package including health/dental, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance and generous vacation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of warehouse experience.
• Strong math skills including rates, ratios and percentages.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office with ability to learn barcode systems.

Responsibilities

• Drives flow in the warehouse operation under the direction of the site manager.
• Directs work to picking/loading staff by handing out orders based on the manager’s plan.
• Checks loads for accuracy before shipment as needed.
• Greets inbound and outbound drivers, checks them in/out, and directs truck traffic in the yard.
• Prints batch and shipping labels for the picking/loading team.
• Receives and processes incoming materials, parts, tools, and equipment.
• Inspects materials for potential damage and documents/report issues.
• Receives materials from van and flatbed truck loads.
• Replenishes warehouse stock and rotates inventory using forklifts or reach trucks.
• Operates warehouse equipment including forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Participates in departmental process improvement and helps standardize procedures.
• Adheres to all safety, quality, and company guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Barcoding systems

SAP knowledge

Scanning tools

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

As a Warehouse Inventory Clerk at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in driving warehouse operations, ensuring materials are received, stored, and shipped accurately and efficiently. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys working with people and equipment, and is highly organized with strong attention to detail.

What You’ll Do

• Drives flow in the warehouse operation under the direction of the site manager.
• Directs work to picking/loading staff by handing out orders based on the manager’s plan.
• Checks loads for accuracy before shipment as needed.
• Greets inbound and outbound drivers, checks them in/out, and directs truck traffic in the yard.
• Prints batch and shipping labels for the picking/loading team.
• Receives and processes incoming materials, parts, tools, and equipment.
• Inspects materials for potential damage and documents/report issues.
• Receives materials from van and flatbed truck loads.
• Replenishes warehouse stock and rotates inventory using forklifts or reach trucks.
• Operates warehouse equipment including forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Participates in departmental process improvement and helps standardize procedures.
• Adheres to all safety, quality, and company guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of warehouse experience (steel or tubing industry preferred); or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong math skills, including ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) with ability to learn bar-coding systems.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and dock leveler training within first week of employment.
• Willingness to obtain OSHA 30-hour certification within the first month.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of warehouse experience in steel or tubing industry.
• Experience with bar-coding systems.
• SAP or scanning tool knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of warehouse tools and equipment.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to safely operate forklifts and warehouse equipment in a variety of weather and traffic conditions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, moving, and operating machinery.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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.