Warehouse Associate Receiver-Lumper

KeHE Distributors•Aurora, CO

5d•$23 - $23

About The Position

Good people, working with good people, for our common good. Sound good? KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you! The Warehouse Receiver Lumper position will be responsible for receiving merchandise and materials from outside vendors. The Warehouse Receiver Lumper will also be responsible for handling, unpacking, or uncrating merchandise and materials for routing or storage in the proper department. They are also responsible for documenting damaged goods and/or shortages/overages.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
A minimum of two (2) years previous experience working in a warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating powered industrial equipment (i.e., forklift, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.).
Warehouse computer system knowledge strongly preferred.
Ability to communicate well with internal customers and management.
Ability to follow safe working practices, as instructed.
Ability to efficiently work independent of direct supervision.

Responsibilities

Maintain records of incoming goods and check bills of lading or purchase orders on incoming shipments.
Endorse and verify shipment accuracy against purchase orders and make appropriate adjustments if necessary (i.e., over/short, damaged product, change in size).
Notify department manager of discrepancies.
Inspect product for quality, freshness, damage, proper size, and expiration code date or “sell by” dates.
Unload trucks and break down pallets that do not immediately fit in allotted reserve storage spots.
Select orders for special store orders (i.e. add-ons) and stock product as needed.
Pull product returned from stores off trailers and stage for check-in process.
Charge or change (cable or electric hoist) batteries for pallet jacks and industrial trucks.
Rotate product properly by confirming expiration dates.
Open master cases for repack selecting.
Must maintain good attendance and safe work practices.
Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
Other duties and special projects as requested.