Turret Operator- Cold Chain- 2nd Shift

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to receive, store and distribute materials within the distribution center. You will handle orders, move goods, stock locations, and maintain accurate records using RF technology.

Eligible candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year in a warehouse setting, with forklift operation experience preferred. Pay is $20.25 per hour, with benefits after 30 days and a comprehensive suite of health, retirement, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of distribution center/warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience operating powered equipment (forklift, pallet jacks) preferred.
• Ability to communicate well with internal customers and management.
• Ability to follow safe working practices and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Read schedules and orders to determine items to move or distribute.
• Bring overhead product down to pick bay and stock locations.
• Stock and restock products in proper locations, including overhead.
• Rotate stock according to date coding.
• Operate and become proficient with Telxons/NTS handheld and screen-mount devices.
• Record, sort, and store products; use RF units for tracking.
• Receive, put away, rotate, and manage perishable items in cold rooms.
• Maintain attendance and safety, protect confidential information.

Skills

DC warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Safety practices

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

Forklift

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $20.25/Hr. - $20.25/Hr.
• Shift Days: SU-TH, Shift Time: 4:00 PM to 12:00 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

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

The Warehouse Forklift Operator is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing material and products within the distribution center.

Essential Functions

• Read production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, and/or requisition to determine items to be moved or distributed.
• Bring overhead product down to pick bay.
• Stock and restock product in proper locations including overhead locations.
• Rotate stock according to date coding.
• Become proficient with NTS on both handheld and screen mount Telxons.
• Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Receive, record, put away, and rotate product. Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated rooms.
• Use computer and/or Radio Frequency Unit to record and track product.
• Other duties and special projects as requested.
• Must maintain good attendance.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience in a distribution center or warehouse atmosphere, including receiving, pulling orders, packing and shipping preferred.
• Previous experience operating powered industrial equipment (i.e., forklift, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to communicate well with internal customers and management.
• Ability to follow safe working practices, as instructed.
• Ability to efficiently work independent of direct supervision.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb. 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. The associate is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise levels in the work environment are typically moderate to high.

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.