Associate, Warehouse Operations (Loader) 2nd shift

Full-time position with a pay range of $20.75–$23.25 per hour. Shift: Tuesday–Friday, 5:00 PM start.

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.

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
• 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

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and prescription drug insurance after 30 days of full-time employment
• 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 Plan (ESOP) after one year of full-time employment
• Holiday pay for company-designated holidays
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus
• Quarterly payout for perfect attendance

Pay

• Starting pay: $20.75 per hour
• After 60-day probation: $23.25 per hour
• Sunday shift differential: +$2.00 per hour
• After 7:00 PM differential: +$1.00 per hour
• Freezer work differential: +$3.00 per hour

Schedule

• 2nd shift: 5:00 PM start, Tuesday–Friday
• Eligible for 13 days (104 hours) of Paid Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year