Associate, Warehouse Operations (Selector)

KeHE Distributors; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 31,478 - 33,337; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

KeHE Distributors is hiring for the Associate, Warehouse Operations role in Aurora, Colorado. This full-time position involves ensuring accurate shipments and operating warehouse equipment. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma, one year of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Salary ranges from $22.85 to $24.20 per hour, with growth opportunities. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and employee stock ownership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience in food distribution or warehouse environment.
• Strong communication skills with internal customers and management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and efficient receiving and preparation of shipments.
• Operate warehouse equipment and manage inventory.
• Perform receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping tasks.

Skills

Warehouse equipment operation

Inventory management

Strong communication skills

Safety adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Powered warehouse equipment

Job description

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10's
• Start Time: 7:00 AM
• End Time: 5:30 PM
• Shift Days: Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri
• Pay Range: $22.85 – $24.20 per hour
• Full-time

Compensation & Benefits

• New Hire Pay: $22.85
• Growth Opportunity after 60 days probation: $25.60 + team bonus
• Cooler Differential: $1.00
• Freezer Differential: $2.00
• Benefits after 30 days
• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible & Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short-term & long-term disability (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. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

The Associate, Warehouse Operations plays a vital role in ensuring accurate, efficient, and proper receiving and preparation of shipments to meet the needs of our customers. Responsibilities include operating warehouse equipment, managing inventory, and performing tasks such as receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping, all with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Essential Functions

• Maintain attendance in accordance with company policies
• Uphold safe work practices, prioritizing the well‑being of yourself and your team
• Safeguard confidential company information
• Match product descriptions with label descriptions accurately
• Build pallets in the warehouse to meet customer guidelines
• Maintain production standards while minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency
• Perform other warehouse duties and special projects as requested
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety
• Participate in continuous improvement activities

Minimum Requirements

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

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in food distribution or a warehouse environment (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 work efficiently 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 role requires the ability to lift, move, and carry 30–40 pounds repetitively up to 1,000 times per day. Occasionally lift, move, and carry larger items up to 75 pounds less frequently. Stand, walk, climb, and sit as needed. Work environment temperatures can range from very cool to very warm, including freezer temperatures of -10 °F and refrigerator temperatures of 25–35 °F. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise levels may occur.

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.