The Guitar Center Company

Associate B, Shipping

The Guitar Center Company  •  $19/hr  •  Kansas City, MO (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

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

Compensation: $19.00 per hour.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:30pm - 5:00am

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

  • Responsible for moving/sorting product from the receiving dock to the appropriate warehouse pick/storage location by powered equipment according to current receiving guidelines. (Minimum of 50% of time).
  • Responsible for general receiving, unloading product from various transportation carriers, checking in product and matching purchase orders to pack lists.
  • Responsible for marking materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
  • Responsible for organizing warehouse and work areas for orderliness at all times.
  • 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 20%, Walking 50%, Lifting 30%

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

Qualifications

  • 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 jobrelated 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 to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.

The Guitar Center Company

About The Guitar Center Company

We exist so music can persist. Our family of brands has put more instruments into the hands of more people than anyone on the planet. Meet the family or, as we call them, The Guitar Center Company.

Guitar Center. But there's more to us than guitars and basses.

We carry all kinds of musical instruments, plus essentials like amplifiers, recording equipment, lighting, live sound, DJ gear, with services like lessons, rentals and repairs. How do we do it all? With the most talented group of music-loving Associates in the world.

Guitar Center Professional is a network of account managers and engineers with direct access to the world’s best manufacturers. From personal studios to concert venues, we design and install custom audiovisual systems that exceed your expectations.

Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) meticulously designs, engineers, and installs next-gen audio, video, and lighting systems for homes and businesses around the globe. Their world-class technical staff brings the most incredible personal musical experience to everyone on the planet.

Music & Arts believes deeply in the transformative power of music. Their collaboration with students, parents, and teachers includes providing lessons, rentals, repairs, plus all levels of band and orchestra sales and service.

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Please Be Advised - Recruitment Scams: we will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. If you find a job posting on a third-party job site, such as LinkedIn, please know that a legitimate posting will direct you to our careers site to apply. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or phone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, please visit the Federal Trade Commission.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Westlake Village, CA
Year Founded
1964
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