Warehouse Seasonal Position - KS

Varsity Brands

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Varsity Spirit, A Varsity Achievement Brand, is looking to hire Seasonal Warehouse Workers. As a member of the Herff Jones Kansas City Yearbook team, you will be responsible for preparing boxes of books for shipment. With the Yearbook Bindery Production Team, you will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment printing high school and college yearbooks to help our customers celebrate some of their greatest achievements. While you’ll lean heavily on your technical abilities, your greatest asset will be your drive and commitment to quality and safety. We live and work in a team environment and rely heavily on each other to assist across a variety of functions and on various machines so if you have a commitment to quality and a passion for your teammates, we want you!

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• The ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Experience working in a high-volume shipping dock.
• Able to cooperate and work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
• HS Diploma or GED (required)
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in a warehouse/ manufacturing setting
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as tracking sheets, order confirmation sheets and work orders
• Proven ability to excel in a high production manufacturing environment which focuses on safety, quality control, and organization
• Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record
• Must be very comfortable with Microsoft Office, with extensive experience with Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a bonus
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous related experience

Responsibilities

• Wraps skids with stretch wrap.
• Weighs orders on scales.
• Packages any extra material for shipment (WMM, Supplements, Originals).
• Prepares samples for plant and salespeople.
• Counts quantity of books/boxes for each job.
• Loads and unloads to deliver trucks.
• Operate a forklift.
• Operate a power jack.
• Delivers mail and supplies throughout plant.
• Prepares mail and FedEx packages.
• Clean and organize the dock/warehouse.
• Makes room in the warehouse for more jobs to be put away.
• Helping with shelving and labeling projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees