Warehouse Associate

Job Summary

Custom Foods is a leading frozen dough manufacturer in De Soto, KS. We look for a Warehouse Associate to oversee daily warehouse operations, including organizing raw materials, staging ingredients for production, and maintaining accurate inventory. This role focuses on warehouse tasks with some shipping and receiving responsibilities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a problem solver, safety-minded, and thrives in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

• Oversee storage, organization, and staging of raw ingredients and packaging.
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and month‑end reconciliation.
• Ensure production is fully stocked with required materials for each shift.
• Receive and label incoming materials; record lot numbers for traceability.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely.
• Support shipping & receiving by palletizing, wrapping, labeling, and verifying outgoing shipments as needed.
• Maintain FIFO inventory practices and ensure food safety/quality standards are met.
• Keep warehouse clean, safe, and organized.
• First shift (Approx. 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday‑Friday).
• Pay: $15–$20 per hour based on experience.

• Previous warehouse experience required (food manufacturing an added advantage).
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and work in refrigerated environments.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ability to use inventory software.
• Team‑oriented with strong communication skills.

Full‑time

De Soto, KS 66018 (Required).

Work location:

in‑person.

• Medical insurance
• Life insurance / AD&DD
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Further training and certifications at company expense
• Dental, vision, accident, hospital confinement, cancer, critical illness coverage
• Group family life insurance and whole life
• Identity theft protection/insurance
• Legal insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off & holiday pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)