Warehouse Loader

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values good living and good service! As a Warehouse Loader, you will play a crucial role in ensuring customer orders are accurately loaded and dispatched. With a focus on teamwork and safety, you will operate powered industrial trucks, manage inventory, and contribute to a positive work environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing organization that prioritizes its people and offers a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about logistics and thrive in a dynamic setting, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Short and Long Term Disability

Employee Stock Ownership

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse environment.
• OSHA Forklift Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize the loading dock and load customer orders accurately.
• Operate powered industrial trucks to manipulate products.

Skills

Operating EPJs

Forklift Operation

Pallet Jack Operation

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

Stock Pickers

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. There's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in a people-first environment 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 equipped with lifting devices such as forklifts or hand jacks to manipulate products.
• Take inventory of materials on the loading dock, ensure all products are accurately staged, properly stacked, and appropriately 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 a combination thereof.
• 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 (e.g., pallet jacks, display racks, mail) are 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, Aptitude

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Experience operating powered industrial equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.).

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

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

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands include carrying, lifting, and moving up to 75 pounds, sitting, standing, walking, and climbing. The environment varies from cool to warm, with exposure to outside weather and typical warehouse noise levels. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

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