Suburban Lawn & Garden was started in the early 1950's as a lawn mowing business. In the fifty plus years since, Suburban has grown into a multi-faceted retail, wholesale, and service organization dedicated to the principles of growing superior products, providing excellent service and always delivering great value.

Suburban is looking for an experienced warehouse associate to work in our Kansas City Distribution Center. Qualified candidates must have a good attitude and willingness to learn. Candidates will be responsible for carrying out a variety of duties daily, requiring the employee to be flexible, versatile, and maintain accuracy. Candidates must demonstrate basic material handling, packaging, and warehouse equipment skills.

Responsibilities:
- Safely operate forklift for all unloading, loading, and stocking materials.
- Identify and record damages upon unloading trucks before signing for any shipment receipt. Record and report all issues to the Warehouse Manager.
- Log all incoming shipments
- Verify all deliveries using their packing lists and respective purchase orders before returning paperwork to the Warehouse Manager.
- Conduct cycle counts and assist in maintaining inventory.

-Separate, label and palletize all incoming shipments for weekly transfers.

-Drive weekly transfer truck to local retail stores as needed.
- Perform general warehouse duties such as cleaning and organizing

Experience:
- Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution center preferred
- Familiarity with order picking and packing processes
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory management
- Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 80 lbs regularly and perform physically demanding tasks

Requirements:

-Must have a valid Kansas or Missouri driver's license.

-Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation medical physical examination, including drug screenings.

-Pass OSHA forklift written and driving test.

-Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person