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Associate, Warehouse Operations (Freezer Selector)

KeHE Distributors · Elkton, FL · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$21.8/hrFull-time

The ability to receive quarterly bonuses
Shift Days: M W TH F, Shift Time: 12:00 PM

  • Benefits after 30 days
  • Health/RxDental
  • 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

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

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 shipping—all with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Primary 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

Qualifications

  • 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, supporting a culture of safety
  • Able to lift, move, and carry 30-40 pounds repetitively upwards of 1,000 times per day
  • Able to lift, move, and carry larger items up to 75 pounds less frequently

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

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
  • The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, climb and sit at times in the warehouse
  • The associate is subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm
  • The associate is also exposed to outside weather conditions
  • The noise levels in the warehouse work environment are typically low to moderate

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