Warehouse Loader

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Elkton (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in natural and organic food distribution is seeking a Warehouse Loader. This role involves organizing the loading dock, accurately loading customer orders, and operating industrial trucks. Ideal candidates will have warehouse experience and strong communication skills. Join a people-first culture dedicated to good living and good service.

Benefits

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a warehouse environment.
• OSHA Forklift Certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes loading dock and loads customer orders accurately.
• Operates powered industrial trucks like forklifts.
• Takes inventory of materials on the loading dock.

Skills

Communication

Safety Practices

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $16.00/Hr.

Shift Days: M W TH F, Shift Time: 4:00 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

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. If you're enthusiastic about working in a people-first culture committed to good living, good food, and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

The Warehouse Loader organizes the loading dock and loads customer orders accurately per route sequence and dispatch time.

• Must have experience operating EPJs and/or Dock Stocker

Essential Functions

• Operate powered industrial trucks such as forklifts or hand jacks to manipulate products.
• Take inventory of materials on the loading dock, ensuring all products are accurately staged, properly stacked, and shrink-wrapped.
• Determine the appropriate loading configuration, considering stop order, product mix, and routing, to maximize cube utilization.
• Load product into trucks on pallets or by hand stacking or both.
• Ensure the loading method prevents damage during transit.
• Check for frozen perishable products on cooler docks and merge with correct orders.
• Ensure all non-food items, such as pallet jacks, display racks, and mail, are also loaded.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.
• Maintain good attendance and safe work practices.
• Safeguard confidential company information.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, and Aptitude

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Experience operating powered industrial equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• OSHA Forklift Certification is strongly preferred.
• Good communication skills with internal customers and management.
• Ability to follow safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently efficiently.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. The role involves sitting, standing, walking, and climbing. The environment varies from cool to warm temperatures and includes outside weather conditions. Noise levels are low to moderate.

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected category. This applies to all employment terms and HR processes.