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Warehouse Associate (Day Shift)

KeHE Distributors · Romeoville, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$20/hrFull-time

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

Schedules

Schedules: 1st Shift-SUN- THURS
Start Time: 5:00AM start ime
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Work in temperature control environment (Dry, Cooler, Freezer)

Fun Facts

  • Weekly Pay
  • Referral Bonus

Other exciting Benefits to joining the KeHE team

  • 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

    • Apply now and our recruiter will reach out with next steps.

    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

    Minimum Requirements

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

    Additional Skills, Aptitude

    • 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

    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

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.

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