Warehouse Associate

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

• 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, climb and sit at times in the warehouse
• While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm
• Freezer temperatures: (-10 degrees) | Refrigerator temperature (25-35 degrees)
• The associate is also exposed to outside weather conditions
• The noise levels in the warehouse work environment are typically low to moderate

Benefits

• Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Prescription Drug Insurance benefits and 401k after 30 days of full-time employment
• Eligible to participate in our ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan after one year of full-time employment
• Eligible for a total of 13 days or 104 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year

Pay and Schedule

• Full-time Pay Range: $19.70/Hr. - $22.10/Hr.
• Shift Days: M-F
• Shift Time: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Shift differential - between 6:00 pm to 6:00 am get a $1.00 more
• Working in Freezer is $3.00 Differential
• After your 90 days probation (you will be making $22.10 an hour)
• Work in temperature control environment (Dry, Cooler, Freezer)

Benefits

• Supplemental life insurance
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Vision
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays