Associate, Warehouse Operations

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee‑owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

This is a full‑time position with a pay rate of $20 per hour. The primary shift begins on Sunday and ends on Thursday at 5:00 am. Benefits start after 30 days of continuous full‑time employment.

The Associate, Warehouse Operations plays a vital part in ensuring accurate, efficient, and proper receiving and preparation of shipments to meet our customer needs. In this role, you will operate warehouse equipment, manage inventory, and perform 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 is preferred.
• At least one year of experience operating powered warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.
• Strong communication skills with internal customers and management, fostering collaboration.
• Ability to follow safe warehouse working practices as instructed, supporting a culture of safety.
• Ability to efficiently work independently while maintaining a commitment to team success.
• Preferred experience using a warehouse management system (WMS) and other systems to track performance.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential warehouse functions. Must be able to lift, move, and carry 30–40 pounds repetitively up to 1,000 times per day. Must be able to lift, move, and carry larger items up to 75 pounds less frequently. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, and sit at times in the warehouse.

Warehouse environment temperatures vary from very cool to very warm; freezer temperatures:

-10°F, refrigerator temperature: 25–35°F. The associate is also exposed to outside weather conditions. Noise levels in the warehouse work environment are typically low to moderate.

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO) – 13 days or 104 hours per fiscal year
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company‑designated holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life & prescription drug insurance, 401(k) after 30 days

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.