Associate, Warehouse Operations (Let Down)

Why Work for KeHE?

Full-time

Pay Range: $20.75/Hr. - $23.25/Hr.

Shift Days: SU-W, Shift Time: 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM

Benefits after 30 days

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

At KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll be embarking on a career that's moving forward. When you join KeHE, you're becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Associate, Warehouse Operations role plays a vital part in ensuring accurate, efficient, and proper receiving and preparation of shipments to meet the needs of our customers. In this role, you'll operate warehouse equipment, manage inventory, and perform tasks like receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shippingall with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Come be part of our Distribution Center. Join the TEAM!

Schedules: 2nd Shift Sun - Wed

Start Time: 5 p.m.

Pay: $20.75 hourly

Weekends Sunday: $2.00

Shift differential - after 7:00 pm get a $1.00 more.

Working in Freezer is $3.00 Differential

After your 60 days probation (you will be making $23.25 an hour)

Work in temperature control environment (Dry, Cooler, Freezer)

Fun Facts:

Weekly Pay

Referral Bonus

Quarterly Payout for Perfect Attendance

Other exciting benefits to joining the KeHE team:

Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Prescription Drug Insurance benefits and 401k after 30 days of full-time employment.

Eligible to participate in our ESOP Employee Stock Ownership Plan after one year of full-time employment.

Eligible for a total of 13 days or 104 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year

* Apply now and our recruiter will reach out with next steps. *

Essential Functions

Maintain attendance in accordance with company policies

Uphold safe work practices in the warehouse, prioritizing the well-being of yourself and your team

Safeguard confidential company information

Match product descriptions with label descriptions accurately

Build pallets within the warehouse to meet customer guidelines

Maintain production standards while minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency

Take on other warehouse duties and special projects as requested

* Participate in continuous improvement activities

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED required

Availability to work weekends, holidays, day shifts, and overnight schedules

ADDITIONAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND APTITUDE:

At least one year of experience in food distribution or a warehouse environment is preferred

At least one year of experience operating powered warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.

Strong communication skills with internal customers and management, fostering collaboration

Ability to follow safe warehouse working practices as instructed, supporting a culture of safety

Ability to efficiently work independently while maintaining a commitment to team success

Preferred experience using a warehouse management system (WMS) and other systems to track performance

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential warehouse functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift, move, and carry 30-40 pounds repetitively upwards of 1,000 times per day. Must be able to lift, move, and carry larger items up to 75 pounds less frequently. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, climb and sit at times in the warehouse. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm. {Freezer temperatures: (-10 degrees) | Refrigerator temperature (25-35 degrees). The associate is also exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise levels in the warehouse work environment are typically low to moderate.

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.