Warehouse Selector- 1st shift
Full-time position with a pay range of $19.70–$22.10 per hour. Shift differential: +$1.00 for 6:00 PM–6:00 AM shifts; +$3.00 for freezer work. After 90-day probation, pay increases to $22.10 per hour.
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. 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. 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.
Schedule
- 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM start time
- Work in temperature-controlled environments (dry, cooler, freezer)
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
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
- Eligible for health, dental, vision, life, and prescription drug insurance after 30 days of full-time employment
- Eligible to participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) after one year of full-time employment
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- Paid time off (13 days or 104 hours of PTO per fiscal year)
- Paid sick time
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Holiday pay for company-designated holidays