2nd Shift Warehouse Associate

Open Gates Group; Kalona (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical / Dental / Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO & Birthday PTO

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Frytown Distribution, part of Open Gates Group, is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Kalona, IA. You will load and unload inventory, keep precise records, and support shipping and receiving duties in a cold-storage setting.

This role offers steady weekday hours, opportunities for advancement, and benefits including 401k and health coverage. You will operate forklifts, use handheld scanners, and work well in a small family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to obtain Class A CDL.
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks preferred.
• Ability to use inventory scanning systems and basic computer tools (Google Suite).
• Strong attention to detail with basic math and reasoning skills.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• High integrity and alignment with our mission, vision, values & operating principles.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders for internal and external customers, including working in refrigerated and cold-storage environments.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques.
• Receive inbound materials and verify shipments for accuracy, quality, and condition.
• Transport product internally between Open Gates Group facilities.
• Use handheld scanners and inventory systems to track product movement accurately.
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation.
• Assist with internal product transfers between facilities in Kalona and Wellman.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory scanning

Basic math

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety minded

Google Workspace

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Description

Open Gates Group, based near Kalona, IA, is a family of companies dedicated to the growth and manufacturing of local dairy products. What began as a single creamery has grown into 11 businesses that source, produce, and deliver high-quality Midwestern products to over 3,500 stores nationwide. Our organic milk is uniquely special- it comes from grass-fed cows on small family farms, pasteurized at the lowest legal temperature, non-homogenized, and verified regenerative through Land to Market- which means that our cows are grazed in a way that enhances the environment, rather than harming it.

We’re seeking a Warehouse Associate to join Frytown Distribution, a member of the Open Gates Group family of companies.

SUMMARY

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for loading and unloading inventory, maintaining accurate inventory records using scanning technology, supporting shipping and receiving activities, and supporting the transportation of products between internal facilities. Typical shift hours are Monday-Friday, 11am-7:30pm.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Warehouse Operations & Inventory Control

• Pick orders for internal and external customers, including working in refrigerated and cold-storage environments.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques.
• Receive inbound materials and verify shipments for accuracy, quality, and condition.
• Transport product internally between Open Gates Group facilities.
• Use handheld scanners and inventory systems to track product movement accurately.
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation.
• Assist with internal product transfers between facilities in Kalona and Wellman.

Safety, Quality & Team Support

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and loading dock environment.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and quality procedures when handling products.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, safety concerns, or equipment issues promptly.
• Support cross-functional warehouse and logistics operations as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Clean driving record and willingness to obtain a Class A CDL.
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks preferred.
• Ability to use inventory scanning systems and basic computer tools (Google Suite).
• Strong attention to detail with basic math and reasoning skills.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• High integrity and alignment with our mission, vision, values & operating principles.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and manual material handling.
• Regular use of handheld scanners and mobile inventory devices.
• Ability to work in cold storage environments for multiple hours per shift.
• Exposure to loading docks, moving equipment, vehicle traffic, and warehouse noise.
• Frequent climbing in and out of trucks, securing loads, and maneuvering trailers.
• Primarily weekday schedule with occasional weekend work as operational needs require.

Our Benefits:

• Matching 401k, Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, STD & LTD after 60 days of employment.
• Benefit Bonus/Stipend
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), & Birthday PTO
• Opportunity for advancement!
• Discounted employee purchases!
• Small company, entrepreneurial culture!

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