Associate, Warehouse Operations

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Town of North East (NY); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Résumé du poste

KeHE Distributors is an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products. We offer training, safety-focused work, and opportunities to grow within a team that values development and impact.

As a Warehouse Associate, you will receive, stack, and prepare shipments, operate equipment, and support inventory and order processing with a focus on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• RF Scanner experience is required.
• Strong communication skills with internal customers and management.
• Ability to follow safe warehouse working practices as instructed.
• Ability to work independently while supporting team success.

Responsabilités

• Operate warehouse equipment and manage inventory.
• Receive, stow, pick, pack, and ship with focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Match product descriptions with label descriptions accurately.
• Build pallets to meet customer guidelines and maintain production standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Connaissances

RF Scanner experience

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Independent work

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Stock Picker

Description du poste

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $21.80/Hr. - $21.80/Hr. The ability to receive quarterly bonuses
• Shift Days: SU-TH, Shift Time: 11:00 AM
• Benefits after 30 days
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • 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- with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

KeHE North East, Maryland is hiring for WH Associate's - Come join the TEAM!

Case Selectors

Schedule:

• Sunday - Thursday
• 11:00 AM Start

Qualifications:

• RF Scanner experience required
• No equipment experience required – we will train the right candidate!

Compensation

Starting Pay: $21.80/hour

Premium Pay Opportunities:

• Freezer: +$2.00/hour
• Cooler: +$0.50/hour
• Shift Differential: +$1.00/hour (hours worked between 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

Growth Opportunity: Increase to $24.40/hour after successful completion of the 90-day probationary period.

Apply today and start building your career with KeHE!

TRAINING & GROWTH

At KeHE, we're dedicated to investing in your growth from day one. We provide hands-on training with a variety of warehouse equipment and cross-training across multiple roles and zones, ensuring you develop the skills and flexibility to succeed. With a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork, we're creating an environment where you can grow, advance, and build a strong future together.

As an employee-owned company, we also offer associates the opportunity to receive shares of company stock, helping you build a solid foundation for retirement in a workplace where passion meets purpose to drive our shared success.

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
• Participate in continuous improvement activities

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

ADDITIONAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND 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
• Preferred experience using a warehouse management system (WMS) and other systems to track performance

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential warehouse functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 Employer 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.