Associate, Warehouse Operations (Putaway Forklift)

Pay & Shift

• Pay: $22.85/Hr. (New Hire); after 60-day probation period: $25.60 + team bonus
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM (4x10’s schedule)
• Differentials: Cooler: $1.00 | Freezer: $2.00
• Weekly pay

Benefits

• Health/Rx, Dental, Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and 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 shipping—all with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

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
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety within the work environment
• Participate in continuous improvement activities

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, day shifts, and overnight schedules

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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)
• Also exposed to outside weather conditions
• Noise levels are typically low to moderate