Warehouser

Kemin • Des Moines, IA

1d

About The Position

Step into a fast‑paced role at the heart of our operation, where you’ll keep materials moving and quality standards soaring. As a key player in our shipping and receiving team, you’ll manage everything from raw‑material storage to loading outbound shipments—all while upholding the highest levels of safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. If you thrive on precision, teamwork, and keeping things running smoothly, this is where you’ll make an impact.
This position will work 1st shift.
Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!
We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.
We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.
We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.
We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.
As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 0-3 years of applicable experience.
• Knowledge of warehousing operations is essential.
• Computer knowledge.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other support equipment used in warehousing on materialhandling equipment
• Must have high level of dependability and good attendance.
• Strong safety values.
• Must be able to multi-task, have effective problem-solving skills and good math skills.
• Ability to use hand tools for normal preventative equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Must have good interpersonal communication.
• Ability to analyze, inspect, and calculate orders, purchase orders.
• Ability to follow specific protocol for loading/unloading.
• Ability to read process flow charts and follow standard operating procedures.
• Understanding of material safety requirements

Responsibilities

• Must be qualified and able to perform all tasks and duties of a Warehouser 1.
• Responsible for incoming receipts and verifying all paperwork for inbound/outbound shipments.
• Receive materials both physically and via computer system.
• Follow all operating procedures and warehousing processes.
• Pick orders for customers at multiple warehouse locations.
• Responsible for staging and loading all non-bulk shipments.
• Perform timely and accurate inventory transactions.
• Receive and process Return Goods Authorizations (RGA’s).
• Coordinate information between shipping/receiving and other departments within Kemin.
• Must obtain/maintain stand-up forklift license.
• Process LTL Carrier shipments.
• Load/unload trucks, trailers, and containers (not including bulk tankers).
• Be qualified and able to process UPS and Fed-Ex small package shipments
• Handle hazardous materials in high concentration levels exercising extreme caution to ensure there are no accidents.
• Ensure all items shipped or received meet quality standards (e.g. properly labeled bags, correct products, lot numbers, and quantities on a pallet, pallets properly stacked, damages, etc.) defined within regulatory and quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Must adhere to all safety requirements.
• May need to work with driver to ensure the shipment is loaded, balanced, sealed, and secured prior to transport, as applicable to Business Unit.

Benefits

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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