Warehouse Associate

Compensation and Shift Schedule

• Full-time position
• Pay range: $19.70/hour – $22.10/hour (after 90 days probation)
• Shift days:
  Monday–Friday
• Shift time: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Shift differential: $1.00 additional for hours 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Freezer differential: $3.00 additional for work in temperature‑controlled environments (dry, cooler, freezer)

• Health, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending account (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid sick time
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after one year
• Holiday pay for company‑designated holidays

At KeHE, we’re committed to creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others. As an employee‑owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we foster a culture of development and opportunity, offering a career that moves forward and makes a positive impact.

The Associate, Warehouse Operations plays a vital role in receiving, preparing, and shipping shipments. Responsibilities include operating warehouse equipment, managing inventory, and performing tasks such as receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping—all with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

• Maintain attendance in accordance with company policies
• Uphold safe work practices in the warehouse, prioritizing the well‑being of yourself and your team
• Safeguard confidential company information
• Match product descriptions with label descriptions accurately
• Build pallets within the warehouse to meet customer guidelines
• Maintain production standards while minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency
• Take on other warehouse duties and special projects as requested
• Participate in continuous improvement activities

• High school diploma or GED required
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, day shifts, and overnight schedules
• At least one year of experience in food distribution or a warehouse environment preferred
• At least one year of experience operating powered warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers)
• Strong communication skills with internal customers and management, fostering collaboration
• Ability to follow safe warehouse working practices as instructed and support a culture of safety
• Ability to work efficiently independently while maintaining a commitment to team success
• Preferred experience using a warehouse management system (WMS) and other systems to track performance

The associate must be able to lift, move, and carry 30–40 pounds repetitively up to 1,000 times per day, and larger items up to 75 pounds less frequently. The role requires standing, walking, climbing, and sitting k environments may include temperatures ranging from very cool to very warm, including freezer temperatures of about –10 °F and refrigerator temperatures of 25–35 °F. Noise levels are typically low to moderate, and the associate may encounter outside weather conditions.

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.