Associate, Warehouse Operations (Letdown)

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible and health spending accounts

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay for company designated…

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, LLC is hiring for a Warehouse Associate in Lehigh Valley, PA. This full-time role focuses on accurate receiving, staging, picking, packing, and shipping, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

You will operate warehouse equipment, manage inventory, and support cross-trained duties across zones as part of an employee-owned, growth-minded organization. Starting pay is $20.75 per hour, with premium pay for freezer or cooler shifts and a path to $23.25 after 90 days;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience.
• RF Scanner experience required.
• MUST have experience operating a Stand-up Reach Truck (Hi-lo Forklift)

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.
• Take on other warehouse duties and special projects as requested.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

RF Scanner experience

Stand-up Reach Truck experience

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hi-lo forklift

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $20.75/Hr. - $20.75/Hr. The ability to receive quarterly bonuses
• Shift Days: M-F, Shift Time: 10:00 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.

KeHE Lehigh Valley, PA is hiring for WH Associate's - Come join the TEAM!

Replenishment Operators

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 5AM Start (Freezer)
• 10AM Start

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience
• RF Scanner experience required
• MUST have experience operating a Stand-up Reach Truck (Hi-lo Forklift)

New Hire Pay: $20.75 (Growth Opportunity after 90 days probation period)

• Premium Pay:
  • Freezer $2.00
  • Cooler $1.00
• After 90-days $23.25

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 efficiencyTake 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