Warehouse Associate

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, LLC is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift associate at the Mountain Man site for a full-time role. This position oversees warehouse product flow, organization, and staging to support safe and efficient production aligned with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

The role includes greeting truck drivers, labeling and tracking products, verifying labels, staging pallets by oldest dates, keeping storage organized, supporting production, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous warehouse or receiving experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Able to operate forklifts or pallet jacks with training.

Responsibilities

• Greet truck drivers in the reception area and complete the Receiving Checklist accurately.
• Label incoming products with tracking tags and record date, description, case count, and lot numbers.
• Verify ingredient labels and correct tagging before moving products to warehouse or processing areas.
• Collaborate with warehouse operators to stage pallets based on oldest dates and track movement.
• Maintain organized storage with proper labeling and stacking of pallets and bins.
• Support production by delivering materials as requested by the production manager.
• Troubleshoot product flow and equipment issues with maintenance, escalate as needed.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and report problems promptly.
• Ensure accurate data entry of product quality, quantity, and worker hours in systems.
• Work with cleaning crews to maintain SQF-compliant safety and cleanliness.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Product tracking

Forklift/pallet jack operation

Communication

Learning agility

Organization/time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification preferred

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $20.00/Hr. - $21.00/Hr.
• Shift Days: M-TH, Shift Time: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• 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 Warehouse/Forklift at Mountain Man oversees warehouse product flow, organization, and staging to ensure that setup and operations of the warehouse supports the continuous and efficient running of safe and quality production. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Essential Functions

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet truck drivers in the designated reception area, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and completing the Receiving Checklist accurately.
• Label incoming products with tracking tags, recording key details like date, product description, case count, and lot numbers for proper documentation.
• Verify ingredient labels and ensure correct tagging before moving products to warehouse or processing areas.
• Collaborate with warehouse operators to stage pallets based on the oldest dates and maintain accurate tracking of product movement.
• Maintain organized and clean product storage, ensuring proper labeling and stacking of pallets and bins.
• Support production processes by switching out bins or pallets, and delivering materials promptly as requested by the production manager.
• Troubleshoot product flow and equipment issues, coordinating with the maintenance team and escalating mechanical problems when necessary.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and checklists, reporting any problems to the maintenance team promptly.
• Ensure that all product quality, quantity, and employee/hour totals are entered into computer systems accurately.
• Work with cleaning crews to maintain cleanliness and follow all company safety standards and procedures, including SQF compliance.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete documentation.
• Basic understanding of product tracking systems.
• Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks (training provided).
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Organization and time management skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous warehouse or receiving experience preferred.
• Certified to operate a forklift or similar machinery preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Requisition ID

2026-29519

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.