Distribution Specialist I – III Starting wage at $18.75 Pay-period bonuses based on Team Performance

Do you want to join a smaller operation where your voice is heard instead of joining another revolving door of hundreds? Do you want to work in an environment where the word "Team" really means something? At a place where you and your contributions are truly valued, and you can learn and grow? Then World Pantry wants to hear from you! 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing exceptional customer service and excited about being an important member of an awesome team. Our warehouse associates take ownership for all aspects of picking orders and shipping products to consumers as well as receiving/stocking inbound products onto shelves, performing cycle counts and other work while working closely with your teammates to ensure extraordinary service.

Established pathway for promotions as you build your career with World Pantry.

We operate 6 days a week, Sunday – Friday.  Teammates are normally assigned to either a Sunday – Thursday or Monday – Friday workweek of 40-45 hours with various schedule between the hours of 8:00AM and 7:00PM

Location: 8250 NE Underground Dr, Pillar 132 C Kansas City, MO 64161 – across from the Ameristar Casino

Compensation & Benefits:

• Total target compensation could be $40,000 or more including overtime and potential bonuses
• Distribution Specialist I, starting pay is - $18.75 / hour
• Distribution Specialist II - $19.00– expectation is promotion to this level within 60-days
• Distribution Specialist III - $19.75
• Possible consideration for further promotion to Specialist IV, Generalist I or II with higher compensation
• On the first day you start earning your Personal Time Off (PTO) at 6% of actual hours worked
  • This equates to 100 hours per year at full-time hours
  • PTO can also be paid monthly if you want!
• 3 Paid Holidays – Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
• Medical – we have several plans that are subsidized by the company for you to choose from
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Short-term disability is paid by the company
• Long-term disability and life insurance is also available
• 401k with company matching after 1 year
• 40% discount on all the food and snacks we sell!

The Position:

Distribution Specialists take ownership for all aspects of picking orders and shipping products to consumers as well as receiving/stocking inbound products onto shelves, performing cycle counts and other work:

-          Order picking

-          Packing orders for shipment

-          Shipping packages

-          Stocking and organizing warehouse shelves

-          Must be comfortable using rolling, 12-foot ladders for order picking and product put-away

-          Will frequently lift 30pounds and occasionally lift up to 60 pounds.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

-          A strong desire to continually learn and improve

-          A highly energetic team player, who helps their teammates succeed and has fun at work

-          Possess a customer focused orientation – has a great desire to delight every customer

-          A great work ethic – you work hard to help the team succeed every day

-          Good math skills and legible handwriting is important

-          High School Diploma or equivalent required. College coursework or degree is a plus.

The Company:

World Pantry is a San Francisco Bay Area based e-commerce company partnering with leading food companies to handle their direct-to-consumer e-commerce businesses where we build and manage their official e-commerce webstores. We currently manage over 40 webstores including: Tootsie Roll Industries, Torani Syrups & Sauces, Atkins, Celestial Seasonings Tea, and many others.

We are looking to expand our team of smart, talented people to support our growth. This is a great opportunity to join a fun, rapidly expanding company and to grow and develop your skills and career. The ideal candidate will help contribute to our positive team culture and share our values of: outstanding service; respect; collaboration; continuous learning; personal responsibility and accountability; and having fun at work.