Warehouse Associate - 3PL
Location: Kansas City, KS
About the Role
As a Warehouse Associate at Keystone Automotive Operations (KAO), you’ll help pick, organize, and prepare auto parts orders for shipment—keeping our supply chain running strong. This active, high-energy role is perfect for someone who values accuracy, teamwork, and personal growth. Whether you’re pulling parts manually or operating warehouse equipment, you will be part of a team where your work makes a real impact and produces results. Multiple shifts, competitive pay, and incredible incentives await!
Responsibilities
- Product Handling: Accurately pull, scan, package, and stage orders for delivery
- Inbound Processing: Receive shipments and stock inventory in designated warehouse locations
- Loading & Unloading: Stack, wrap, and load/unload trucks safely and efficiently
- Equipment Operation: Use pallet jacks, forklifts, order pickers, and other warehouse equipment (training provided)
- Inventory Accuracy: Ensure correct parts and quantities are handled at every step
- Team Collaboration: Communicate clearly with peers and supervisors to ensure workflow success
- Clean & Safe Workplace: Maintain cleanliness and follow all safety protocols
- Flexibility: Perform other warehouse tasks as assigned based on daily needs
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Able to lift products weighing up to 75 lbs consistently
- Comfortable working on your feet all day—standing, walking, bending, and climbing ladders
- Able to work at heights up to 30 feet without issue
- Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, accuracy-driven environment
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
- Willing to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse (temperatures vary by season)
- Forklift operator experience (preferred, but not required)
Benefits
- $1,000 Retention Bonus: $500 after 6 months, another $500 at 12 months of continuous, active full-time employment
- Employee of the Month awards (based on performance)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA Options
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance & Scholarships for Dependents
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Discounts
- Ongoing training and leadership development
Pay
$18.50/hour
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 9 am until tasks are complete
About Us
Keystone Automotive Operations is North America's leading distributor of specialty automotive aftermarket, RV, and marine parts and accessories. Our success is driven by a people-focused culture rooted in our core values: Commitment, Customer Service, Execution, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, and Fun. With more than 2,000 dedicated team members worldwide, we believe that our employees are the heart of our success. When you grow, we all grow—and we’re committed to supporting your journey.