Cold-Storage Warehouse Associate | Growth & Benefits

Frytown Warehouse and Distribution; Kalona (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical / Dental / Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO & Birthday PTO

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Frytown Distribution, part of Open Gates Group, is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Kalona, IA. You will load and unload inventory, keep precise records, and support shipping and receiving duties in a cold-storage setting.

This role offers steady weekday hours, opportunities for advancement, and benefits including 401k and health coverage. You will operate forklifts, use handheld scanners, and work well in a small family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to obtain Class A CDL.
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks preferred.
• Ability to use inventory scanning systems and basic computer tools (Google Suite).
• Strong attention to detail with basic math and reasoning skills.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• High integrity and alignment with our mission, vision, values & operating principles.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders for internal and external customers, including working in refrigerated and cold-storage environments.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques.
• Receive inbound materials and verify shipments for accuracy, quality, and condition.
• Transport product internally between Open Gates Group facilities.
• Use handheld scanners and inventory systems to track product movement accurately.
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation.
• Assist with internal product transfers between facilities in Kalona and Wellman.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory scanning

Basic math

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety minded

Google Workspace

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Frytown Distribution, part of Open Gates Group, is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Kalona, IA. You will load and unload inventory, keep precise records, and support shipping and receiving duties in a cold-storage setting.

This role offers steady weekday hours, opportunities for advancement, and benefits including 401k and health coverage. You will operate forklifts, use handheld scanners, and work well in a small family-owned environment.