Associate, Warehouse Operations; NIGHTS

Benefits

• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays
• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid sick time
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Bonus
• Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Prescription Drug Insurance benefits and 401k after 30 days of full-time employment
• Eligible to participate in our ESOP after one year of full-time employment
• Eligible for a total of 13 days or 104 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year

• Full-time
• Shift Days:
  Sunday–Thursday, 9:00 PM start
• Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Work in a temperature‑control environment (Dry, Cooler, Freezer)
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, day shifts, and overnight schedules

The Associate, Warehouse Operations role plays a vital part in ensuring accurate, efficient, and proper receiving and preparation of shipments to meet the needs of our customers. In this role, you’ll operate warehouse equipment, manage inventory, and perform tasks like 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 of this job. Must be able to lift, move, and carry 30‑40 pounds repetitively upwards of 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.

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.

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.

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