Associate, Warehouse Operations

Full-time position with a pay range of $21.80/hour and the ability to receive quarterly bonuses.

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.

Schedule

• Case Selectors: Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 AM start
• Forklift Operators: Sunday - Thursday, 2:00 PM or 12:00 AM start
• Warehouse Loaders: Sunday - Thursday, 6:00 PM start
• Warehouse Receivers: Sunday - Thursday, 12:00 AM start

Benefits

Benefits begin after 30 days and include:

• Health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid sick time
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company-designated holidays

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, day shifts, and overnight schedules
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience
• RF Scanner experience required

Qualifications by Role

• Case Selectors: No equipment experience required—we will train the right candidate.
• Forklift Operators: Experience operating a Stand-Up Reach Truck required.
• Warehouse Loaders: Dock Stocker experience preferred; EPJ experience helpful, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Warehouse Receivers: Clamp Truck experience preferred; EPJ experience helpful, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Additional Skills & 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

• 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
• Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, and sit at times in the warehouse
• Subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm (Freezer: -10°F, Refrigerator: 25-35°F)
• Exposed to outside weather conditions
• Noise levels in the warehouse are typically low to moderate

Pay

• Starting Pay: $21.80/hour
• Premium Pay Opportunities:
  • Freezer: +$2.00/hour
  • Cooler: +$0.50/hour
  • Shift Differential: +$1.00/hour (hours worked between 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
• Growth Opportunity: Increase to $24.40/hour after successful completion of the 90-day probationary period

Training & Growth

At KeHE, we’re dedicated to investing in your growth from day one. We provide hands-on training with a variety of warehouse equipment and cross-training across multiple roles and zones, ensuring you develop the skills and flexibility to succeed. With a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork, we’re creating an environment where you can grow, advance, and build a strong future together. As an employee-owned company, we also offer associates the opportunity to receive shares of company stock, helping you build a solid foundation for retirement in a workplace where passion meets purpose to drive our shared success.