Associate, Warehouse Operations

Full-time position with a pay range of $20.75 per hour. Shift: Monday through Friday, starting at 9:00 AM.

About the role

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.

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
• Operate warehouse equipment such as double/triple EPJs (ride-on EPJs/walkie riders)
• Work in all temperature zones (dry, freezer, cooler)
• Perform receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping tasks
• 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
• 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
• 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 temperatures: -10 degrees, refrigerator temperature: 25-35 degrees)
• Exposure to outside weather conditions
• Noise levels in the warehouse work environment are typically low to moderate

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.

Pay

• New Hire Pay: $20.75 per hour
• Growth opportunity after 90 days probation period to $23.25 per hour
• Premium Pay: Freezer $2.00, Cooler $1.00

Schedule

Monday through Friday, starting at 9:00 AM until work is finished.

Benefits

• Benefits begin after 30 days
• Health/Rx coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays