Associate, Warehouse Operations (Putaway Forklift)

KeHE Distributors, LLC • Aurora District, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate, Warehouse Operations role supports accurate, efficient, and proper receiving and preparation of shipments to meet customer needs. The associate operates warehouse equipment, manages inventory, and performs receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping tasks with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, finalized upon starting. The listed shift begins at 3:00 AM, with shift days shown as SU-F. New-hire pay is $22.85 per hour, with an opportunity after a 60-day probation period to earn $25.60 per hour plus a team bonus. Cooler and freezer differentials are $1.00 and $2.00, respectively.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience operating powered warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or stock pickers.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, day shifts, and overnight schedules.
• Strong communication skills with internal customers and management.
• Ability to follow safe warehouse working practices as instructed.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team success.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry 30–40 pounds repetitively, upwards of 1,000 times per day, and larger items up to 75 pounds less frequently.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, climb, and sit in the warehouse.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in food distribution or a warehouse environment.
• Experience using a warehouse management system (WMS) and other systems to track performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance in accordance with company policies.
• Uphold safe work practices in the warehouse and prioritize the well-being of yourself and your team.
• Safeguard confidential company information.
• Accurately match product descriptions with label descriptions.
• Build pallets according to customer guidelines.
• Maintain production standards while minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency.
• Perform other warehouse duties and special projects as requested.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety in the work environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Perform warehouse receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping tasks.

Benefits

• Health and prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company-designated holidays
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED