Warehouse Worker

Warehouse Worker

This role involves unloading trucks by hand, organizing and palletizing individual boxes weighing up to 50 lbs, and supporting general warehouse operations in a clean, climate-controlled facility. As you gain experience, you will have the opportunity to train on and become certified to operate electric sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks, contributing to efficient distribution of animal health and pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks by hand and safely handle individual boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Palletize individual boxes and organize products into appropriate pallets according to established procedures.
• Sort and stage incoming products in designated warehouse areas to support efficient workflow.
• Assist with warehouse picking and packing activities to fulfill customer orders accurately.
• Support loading and unloading activities to ensure timely movement of products.
• Use RF scanners and other basic warehouse tools to help track inventory and shipments, once trained.
• Follow instructions and training to learn forklift operations later in the assignment, including electric sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks.
• Maintain accurate organization of inventory and packaging materials within the warehouse.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and warehouse procedures while handling products and equipment.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and complete assigned tasks so that workload is not shifted to other team members.
• Collaborate closely with a small warehouse team to complete daily operational goals.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly.
• Willingness to perform manual unloading, palletizing, picking, packing, and loading tasks.
• Openness to learning forklift operations later in the assignment, including electric sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks.
• Strong reliability and commitment to good attendance.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn new warehouse processes quickly.
• Effective communication skills to discuss previous work experience and collaborate with team members.
• Positive, go-getter attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Comfort working in a warehouse environment with material handling, shipping, and inventory tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction, retail, or fast food that demonstrates a strong work ethic and customer or task focus.
• Willingness to learn and use RF scanners for inventory and shipping activities.
• Interest in developing skills in forklift operation and other warehouse equipment over time.
• Ability to adapt to different warehouse tasks, including packaging, inventory support, and shipping.
• Comfort working on a small, close-knit team where cooperation and communication are important.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, climate-controlled warehouse with a small, close-knit team of about six people, allowing you to build strong working relationships and contribute directly to the team's success. The company offers the opportunity to grow your skills over time, including training and certification on electric sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks. You will support the distribution of animal health and pharmaceutical products, contributing to products that benefit pets and their well-being, while developing valuable, transferable warehouse and equipment skills in a supportive environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled, clean warehouse in the Midwest that distributes animal health and pharmaceutical products such as enzyme-coated rawhides and dental care items for dogs. The warehouse team consists of about six people who work closely together in a collaborative setting. You will perform manual material handling, including lifting boxes up to 50 lbs, palletizing, and organizing inventory. Over time, you may use technologies such as RF scanners and operate electric sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks once trained and certified. The environment emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with consistent attendance being essential to ensure the workload is shared fairly across the team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of KANSAS CITY, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in KANSAS CITY,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2026.