Warehouse Associate
Thrift World
Date: 16 hours ago
City: Independence, Missouri
Contract type: Full time
Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Location: Thrift World – Independence, Missouri
Pay: $18.00 per hour + Bonus Potential
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Position Overview
Thrift World is seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Associate to join our team in Independence, Missouri. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment. You will be responsible for handling incoming and outgoing goods, operating warehouse equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
This role is essential in supporting the overall mission of Thrift World by ensuring efficient product flow and accurate processing of donations and inventory.
Key Responsibilities
Thrift World is a family-owned and operated thrift store business committed to sustainability, second chances, and community support. We provide quality secondhand goods while promoting environmental responsibility and supporting local nonprofits.
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Location: Thrift World – Independence, Missouri
Pay: $18.00 per hour + Bonus Potential
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Position Overview
Thrift World is seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Associate to join our team in Independence, Missouri. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment. You will be responsible for handling incoming and outgoing goods, operating warehouse equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
This role is essential in supporting the overall mission of Thrift World by ensuring efficient product flow and accurate processing of donations and inventory.
Key Responsibilities
- Load, unload, and organize donated goods and merchandise
- Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
- Sort, palletize, and prepare items for storage, transport, or retail distribution
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse areas
- Assist with shipping, receiving, and inventory control tasks
- Comply with all safety protocols and warehouse procedures
- Work closely with management and team members to meet operational deadlines
- Assist with lifting or moving heavier items (up to 50 lbs)
- Forklift experience is required (valid certification preferred)
- Must pass a background check
- Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move throughout shift in a physically demanding environment
- Previous warehouse, logistics, or production experience is preferred
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Willingness to work in a non-climate-controlled setting (hot/cold conditions)
- $18.00 per hour
- Bonus potential
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee discount
- Full-time, consistent weekday schedule (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
- Opportunities for advancement and long-term growth
Thrift World is a family-owned and operated thrift store business committed to sustainability, second chances, and community support. We provide quality secondhand goods while promoting environmental responsibility and supporting local nonprofits.
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