Warehouse Worker

Various Locations - Custodial Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Warehouse Worker in Kansas City, MO. The role involves receiving, processing stock, picking and packing orders, maintaining inventory, and assisting with furniture moves across District locations.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with hours and benefits described in the posting. Starting pay begins at $21.35 per hour with opportunities up to $30.89 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 years of warehouse experience preferred.
• Good communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Dependable and reliable; inventory, data entry and computer skills may be required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and pass KCPS Physical/Agility Test.

Responsibilities

• Assist shipping and receiving, unloading trucks and checking in merchandise.
• Prepare orders by processing requests, pulling materials and packing boxes.
• Sort materials and place on racks or bins per standards.
• Maintain inventory controls and count physical inventory as needed.
• Keep work areas clean and safe; lift and move furniture up to 100 pounds.
• Support with furniture moves and related tasks.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Mathematical skills

Dependable

Inventory management

Data entry

Computer skills

Driver's license

Physical agility test

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Kansas City School District - KCMO Various Locations - Custodial Services - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Warehouse Worker

Job Details

Job ID: 5958516
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Worker

Job Title Code: 02044

Salary Grade: O06 starting at $21.35

Department: Operations

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Purpose Statement

The job of Warehouse Worker is to perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing, retrieving stock in the warehouse and assisting with furniture moves request throughout the District.

Essential Functions

• Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks and checking in merchandise
• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards
• Open bales, crates and other containers
• Maintains inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing request, recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed through a computer. May also assist in counting of physical inventory
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; Sweep, dust and mop.
• Always organize warehouse and work area for orderliness
• Wear the proper safety equipment
• Lift, carry, and load furniture weighing up to 100 pounds, onto box trucks for transport to and from locations, including up and down stairs.
• Provide problem-solving solutions when necessary.
• Demonstrate the ability to protect all furniture from damage through established best practices.
• Pack and unpack items in an organized and efficient manner.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Qualification Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-2 yrs previous warehouse experience preferred
• Good communication, organizational, time management mathematical skills
• Dependable and Reliable
• Inventory, Equipment maintenance, data entry and computer skills may be required
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must successfully pass the Kansas City Public Schools Physical/Agility Test

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
• Must Successfully pass the Kansas City Public Schools Physical/Agility Test

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 45% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 260 days; 8.0hrs/day, 5 days/week

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan –mandatory 9%contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.35 to $30.89 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Contact Information

• , Human Resources
• Board of Education - Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]