Associate, Warehouse Operations (Azone) 1st Shift

KeHE Distributors; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors in Goodyear, AZ is hiring a Warehouse Associate to support receiving, stowing, picking, packing and shipping. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, maintain inventory accuracy, and uphold safety standards in a multi-temperature distribution center.

This full-time role offers weekly pay, benefits after 30 days, and eligibility for our ESOP. The position starts on a 1st shift with Tue–Fri schedule and a starting pay range of $20.75–$23.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, day shifts, and overnight schedules.
• At least 1 year in food distribution or warehouse environment preferred.
• Experience operating powered warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers).

Responsibilities

• Receive, stow, pick, pack, and ship shipments.
• Operate warehouse equipment and manage inventory.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in all tasks.
• Match product descriptions with labels and build pallets.
• Support continuous improvement and teamwork in the distribution center.
• Adhere to company policies and attendance requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Safe work practices

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Stock pickers

WMS experience

Job description

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

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $20.75/Hr. - $23.50/Hr.
• Shift Days: TU-F, Shift Time: 7:00 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—all with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Come be part of our Distribution Center. Join the TEAM!

• Schedules: 1st Shift- Tues - Fri
• Start Time: 7:00 AM start ime
• Pay: $20.75 hourly
• Weekends Sunday: $2.00
• Shift differential - after 7:00 pm get a $1.00 more.
• Working in Freezer is $3.00 Differential
• After your 60 days probation ( you will be making $23.25 an hour )
• Work in temperature control environment (Dry, Cooler, Freezer)

Fun Facts

Weekly Pay

Referral Bonus

Quarterly Payout for Perfect Attendance

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

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

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• 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

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.