What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at K + R Building Materials?
With over 30 years in business, we are a family-owned, fast-paced distributor of specialty building materials with opportunity for growth within our rapidly expanding company! This position is for a full-time a Warehouse Associate. We offer a positive team-focused environment, and a family-first culture.
Competitive pay & benefits. Experienced warehouse workers encouraged to apply. Opportunity for increased salary based on experience. This position will begin in our Kearney, Missouri warehouse. We are building a new warehouse in Lee's Summit, estimated completion date 3rd quarter-2025.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- We look for people with a high energy level for our fast-paced work environment.
- Must work well independently and within a team.
- Ideal candidate will have excellent verbal communication skills, and will be skilled at listening and executing tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Deadline oriented, dependable, organized and reliable.
- Ability to pass company forklift test, background check, and drug screen.
- Minimum 1 years experience as Warehouse Associate - will consider exceptional work ethic and willingness to learn in lieu of experience.
If you are team and customer-service oriented you will enjoy working at K R!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Warehouse responsibilities to include: picking, packing, moving, loading and receiving material into the warehouse.
- Regularly operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
- Repetitive lifting of 50 pounds while moving, bending, pushing, and pulling.
- Manage inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and utilizing warehouse management systems.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols during all warehouse operations.
- Emphasis on accuracy, efficiency and following process and procedure.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow.
FULL BENEFITS TO INCLUDE:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, Simple IRA with company match, Paid Vacation and Personal Time, Paid Holidays (minimum 8 annually), Apparel Allowance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
- Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22