Associate, Warehouse Operations

Why Work for KeHE?

Full‑time position with pay range $20.00/hr shift days:
Sunday to Thursday, Shift time: 5:00 AM.

• 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 plan (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

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.

The Associate, Warehouse Operations role ensures accurate, efficient, and proper receiving and preparation of shipments to meet the needs of our customers. Responsibilities include operating warehouse equipment, managing inventory, and performing tasks such as receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping—focusing 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 (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.

Lifting, moving, and carrying 30‑40 pounds repetitively up to 1,000 times per day; lifting larger items up to 75 pounds less frequently; standing, walking, climbing, and sitting in the warehouse; working in environments ranging from very cool to very warm (freezer temperatures up to –10 °F, refrigerator 25‑35 °F); exposure to outside weather and low‑to‑moderate noise levels.

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.