Associate, Warehouse Operations (Let Down Forklift)

KeHE Distributors, LLC • Aurora District, CO

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About The Position

The Associate, Warehouse Operations (Let Down Forklift) receives, stores, and distributes materials and products within a distribution center. The role involves bringing overhead product down to pick bays; stocking, restocking, and rotating product; handling incoming and perishable goods; and recording and tracking product using warehouse systems and equipment. The associate is expected to maintain good attendance, follow safe work practices, and safeguard confidential company information.

This is a full-time position with a shift starting at 1:30 PM, Sunday through Friday. The work takes place in a warehouse where temperatures can range from very cool to very warm, noise is typically moderate to high, and exposure to outside weather is rare. The role requires carrying, lifting, and/or moving up to 75 pounds and frequently standing, walking, and climbing. Benefits begin after 30 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate well with internal customers and management.
• Ability to follow safe working practices as instructed.
• Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision.
• Must be able to carry, lift, and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of previous experience in a distribution center or warehouse environment, including receiving, pulling orders, packing, and shipping.
• Previous experience operating powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or stock pickers.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine items to move or distribute.
• Bring overhead product down to pick bays.
• Stock and restock product in proper locations, including overhead locations.
• Rotate stock according to date coding.
• Become proficient with NTS on handheld and screen-mount Telxons.
• Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
• Receive, record, put away, and rotate product; sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated rooms.
• Use a computer and/or Radio Frequency Unit to record and track product.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.
• Maintain good attendance and safe work practices.
• Safeguard confidential company information.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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