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Power Equipment Operator

Guitar Center Stores, Inc.
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Shipping Associate is responsible for picking and packing customer orders with power equipment.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Day Shift)

Compensation: $18.50 per hour.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:30 PM - 5:00 AM (Overnight Shift)

Compensation: $19.00 per hour.

Schedule: Friday - Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Weekend)

Compensation: $20.00 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

  • Locates and pulls items stored on multileveled racks in the warehouse, based on a RF device direction.
  • Packs and secures items using the provided packing materials.
  • Utilizes High Jump computer system to ensure accuracy of all orders.
  • Picks product from the proper locations by powered equipment
  • Loads packages with an RF device
  • Loads outbound parcel truck
  • Processes and prints customer orders to the warehouse
  • Additional duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

Mental Functions:

Refers to positions where the incumbent performs the required tasks independently. The incumbent may perform duties in the areas of technical support, design and analysis, and can be required to make recommendations. The person holding such a position may also exercise supervisory responsibilities, but not on a regular and ongoing basis. Work is performed under the general supervision of an immediate supervisor, who reviews the completed work in order to assess the degree of judgment and compliance with standards.

Physical Functions:

Standing 30%, Walking 40%, Lifting 25%

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Warehouse environment, subject to moderate temperature changes. There are minimal health hazards due to working on or around a forklift.

ABOUT GUITAR CENTER

Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 300 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.

Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:

You should love where you work! That means competitive pay, a host of benefits, and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Here are some other benefits we offer:

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching contribution
  • Associate discounts on product
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life & AD&D insurance
  • Short & Long term disability
  • Mental health resources
  • Fertility support and specific offerings for our Trans community
  • Accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Hyatt Legal Planning & Services
  • Entry level; zero years of relevant work experience
  • Basic proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Basic proficiency with standard business applications such as the internet and email

Collaboration: Able to develop cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties. Able to build relationships with others by offering help and providing suggestions for improvement.

Customer Focus: Understands customer service principles and the importance of providing an excellent customer experience. Keeps customers in mind when designing or executing processes or procedures.

Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and assess, prioritize and follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to take positive action without being requested to do so. Focuses on ongoing learning and development.

Interpersonal Communication: Able to communicate through various means with diverse people in a clear, concise, and courteous manner. Able to demonstrate respect to others, surroundings, and self. Able to read and comprehend instructions.

Organizational Skills: Able to utilize time, energy, and resources to manage priorities such as projects, stay on track, and achieve goals. Able to establish a systematic course of action to achieve an objective. Able to multitask and pay strong attention to detail. Able to complete tasks thoroughly in a timely manner.

Technology Skills: Able to navigate technology systems, equipment, and computer programs needed to fulfill communication, customer service, and business needs & expectations.

Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email torecruiting@guitarcenter.com.


Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

 

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