Position Title:Â Warehouse Associate
Wage:Â $18/hour
Shift:Â 1st
Hours:Â Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm
A fast-paced, hands-on role perfect for someone who takes pride in accuracy, efficiency, and keeping operations moving. As a Warehouse Associate, you’re the backbone of daily workflow—mastering equipment, organizing materials, and ensuring every shipment leaves the dock right the first time. If you thrive in an active environment, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a measurable impact on productivity and safety, this role puts you at the center of it all. This position is located in Kansas City, KS.
Warehouse Associate Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Transport inventory and materials throughout the warehouse
- Stack, organize, and store large bulk items properly
- Accurately pull orders to prepare for shipment
- Load and unload delivery trucks both manually and using a forklift
- Use tape guns, pallet wrap, and label products accurately
- Ensure all inventory handling is scanned or processed using designated stations
- Identify and report damaged materials or products requiring replacement
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Follow all health and safety protocols
- Complete all assigned tasks and side work from supervisors
- Support timely and accurate shipment of all freight
Warehouse Associate Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience operating a forklift
- Valid forklift certification required
- Familiarity with basic warehouse tools and equipment
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) safely and efficiently
- Manual dexterity for using tools such as tape guns, shrink wrap, and scanners
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift)
- Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift
- Capable of working in varying warehouse temperatures and conditions
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
- Dependable with a strong work ethic and team-oriented attitude
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
- Over 40 years of staffing experience
Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
