at QPS Employment Group in Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Hours: 7:30am-4pm Monday-Friday
Jump into a fast-paced, hands-on role as a Warehouse Associate where your skills keep operations moving and shipments on track. In this position, you’ll play a key role in organizing, handling, and transporting materials throughout the warehouse, using both manual effort and equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks. From accurately pulling and preparing orders to loading trucks and maintaining inventory through scan systems, your attention to detail and efficiency will directly impact daily success. If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and ready to work as part of a team in a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity to grow and make an immediate impact. This is an associate to hire opportunity in Kansas City, KS.
Warehouse Associate - Outbound 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 - Outbound Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience operating a forklift
- Valid forklift certification required
- 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
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) safely and efficiently
- Capable of working in varying warehouse temperatures and conditions
- Manual dexterity for using tools such as tape guns, shrink wrap, and scanners
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Familiarity with basic warehouse tools and equipment
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
- Dependable with a strong work ethic and team-oriented attitude
