Warehouse Runner-1st Shift

KeHE Distributors; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Disability insurance

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors in Romeoville, IL, is seeking a full-time warehouse associate to receive, store, and distribute products. You will follow production and customer orders, stock shelves, and rotate stock, using handheld devices to record movements.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a distribution center and experience with powered equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks. Strong safety and attendance are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year in a distribution center or warehouse.
• Ability to operate powered warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack).

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and distribute material within the distribution center.
• Read orders and schedules to determine items to move and distribute.
• Stock and restock items in proper locations; rotate stock by date.
• Operate RF unit to record and track product.
• Maintain safe work practices and good attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety practices

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

NTS Telxons

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $20.25/Hr. - $20.25/Hr.
• Shift Days: W-S, Shift Time: 5:00 AM to 3:00 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, 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

This position 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 products 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 GED required.

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

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

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential warehouse 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 required to sit. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb in the warehouse. 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 also exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise levels in the warehouse work environment are typically low to moderate.

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.