Wagner Logistics Adds 79 Jobs in Liberty With a New 24/7 Warehouse Operation

LIBERTY, MO — Wagner Logistics is bringing a new around-the-clock warehouse operation to Liberty, and with it 79 new jobs over the next two years. The North Kansas City company signed a multi-year deal to handle manufacturing support and warehouse work for a Kansas City-area manufacturer it has not named, running out of two leased buildings in Clay County.

A 24/7 operation needs people on every shift. If you live in the Northland and want warehouse work close to home, this one is worth watching.

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📍 Business at a Glance

Business	Wagner Logistics, a third-party logistics provider
Announced	October 14, 2026
Location	Liberty, Missouri (Clay County)
Size	Two leased warehouses totaling more than 830,000 square feet
Hours	24 hours a day, seven days a week once fully running
Concept	Manufacturing support, warehousing and plant-to-warehouse transport
Headquarters	1201 E. 12th Ave., North Kansas City
Industry	Logistics / warehousing
New jobs	79 over two years

What Wagner Is Building in Liberty

The work starts on the factory floor of Wagner's customer. Finished product comes off the production line, Wagner moves it to its Liberty warehouses, and from there it is stored, managed and shipped. The company says it is putting millions into equipment and infrastructure, including automated trailer loading and unloading.

KC SmartPort, the freight arm of the Kansas City Area Development Council, helped pick the site. Wagner is also in line for the state's Missouri Works program through the Missouri Department of Economic Development, which ties the incentive to jobs actually created.

Wagner president and CEO Brian Smith said the job calls for speed, flexibility and close coordination, adding, "This is exactly the kind of operation where Wagner's strengths come through."

Wagner has not said which buildings it is using. Developer Opus reported in late September that Wagner leased 317,000 square feet at the Liberty Heartland Logistics Center on Shepherd Road, the same park that holds Hallmark's distribution center.

💼 The Jobs a 24/7 Warehouse Needs

Wagner has announced a headcount, 79, but not job titles or pay for Liberty. So here is what an operation like this usually runs on, not a list of postings.

A round-the-clock warehouse built around one manufacturer typically staffs forklift and reach-truck operators, warehouse associates for receiving, putaway and shipping, inventory and logistics coordinators, maintenance technicians to keep the automated equipment running, and shift leads and supervisors for every rotation. Night and weekend shifts are part of the deal when a building never closes.

The hiring is spread over two years, not one big rush, so the people who get on Wagner's radar early tend to get the first calls.

💪 Benefits and How to Apply

Wagner's careers page lists openings across the company. For full-time staff it lists company-subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with a company match, eight paid holidays, vacation and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. Pay for the Liberty roles has not been published, so check each posting before you apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the new Wagner Logistics operation?

In Liberty, Missouri, in Clay County north of Kansas City. It runs out of two leased warehouses totaling more than 830,000 square feet.

How many jobs is Wagner Logistics adding in Liberty?

79 new jobs over the next two years, according to the Kansas City Area Development Council.

What kind of work is it?

Manufacturing support, warehouse operations and moving finished product from a manufacturer's plant to Wagner's warehouses. Specific job titles have not been announced.

What does it pay?

Wagner has not published pay for the Liberty roles. Full-time employees get benefits including medical coverage, a 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement, according to the company.

Who is the manufacturer?

Wagner has not named its customer. It is described only as a Kansas City-area manufacturer.

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