Associate -Warehouse Operations (Selector)

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Short term disability

Long term disability

ESOP

Holiday pay

Weekly Pay

Referral Bonus

Quarterly Bonuses

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Portland. The role focuses on accurate receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping to customers in a fast-paced distribution center. You may operate lift equipment and participate in inventory control while contributing to safety and efficiency.

Employees enjoy benefits after 30 days, with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for growth within a cooperative, employee-owned organization.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a food distribution or warehouse environment preferred.
• Experience operating powered warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers).
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers and management.
• Follow safe warehouse practices as instructed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Preferred experience with a warehouse management system (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Receive, stow, pick, pack and ship orders accurately and efficiently.
• Operate lift equipment as needed.
• Match product descriptions with labels and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Build pallets per customer guidelines and maintain production standards.
• Perform additional warehouse duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock picker / pallet jack

Warehouse safety

Internal communication

Independent work

WMS experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $22.85/Hr. - $25.60/Hr.
• Shift Days: M-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 is responsible for accurate, efficient, and proper receiving and preparation of shipments to our customers in the distribution warehouse. Responsibilities may include forklift operation, receiving, stowing, picking, packing, shipping, inventory management of products to meet KeHE’s customer’s needs. The Associate, Warehouse Operations will work in a single process path (department) reporting to an Operation’s Supervisor who will provide direction to meet the department and customer’s needs. The position may require the use of one piece of lift equipment to accomplish tasks and have an opportunity for additional process support leadership training.

KeHE Portland is looking for Warehouse Dry Order Selector – Come join the TEAM!

Key Details

• Start time: 7:00AM start
• Shift: 4 X 10's
• New Hire Pay: $22.85
• Growth Opportunity after 60 days probation period
• Cooler Differential: $1.00
• Freezer Differential: $1.50
• Fun Facts:
  • Weekly Pay
  • Referral Bonus
  • Quarterly Bonuses (team driven)
  • Quarterly Bonuses for Perfect Attendance

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

• Must maintain attendance in accordance with policies.
• Maintain safe work practices in the warehouse.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential warehouse company information.
• Match product description with label description.
• Build pallets within the warehouse according to customer guidelines.
• Maintain production standards, while minimizing errors.
• Other warehouse duties and special projects as requested.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required,
• Requires availability to work weekends, holidays, dayshift and overnight schedules

Additional Skills, Qualifications, and Aptitude

• A minimum of one year of experience in a food distribution or warehouse atmosphere preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience operating powered warehouse industrial equipment
  • Forklift(s), driving triple pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.…
• Must have the ability to communicate well with internal customers and management.
• Must have the ability to follow safe warehouse working practices, as instructed
• Must have the ability to efficiently work independent of direct supervision within the warehouse.
• 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.