Associate -Warehouse Operations

KeHE Distributors, LLC•Portland, OR

23h•$23 - $26•Onsite

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 Associate, Warehouse Operations is responsible for accurate, efficient, and proper receiving and preparation of shipments to our customers in the distribution warehouse. Responsibilities may include forklift operation, receiving, stowing, picking, packing, shipping, inventory management of products to meet KeHE’s customer’s needs. The Associate, Warehouse Operations will work in a single process path (department) reporting to an Operation’s Supervisor who will provide direction to meet the department and customer’s needs. The position may require the use of one piece of lift equipment to accomplish tasks and have an opportunity for additional process support leadership training. KeHE Portland is looking for Warehouse Dry Order Selector – Come join the TEAM! Start time: 8:30am Shift: Monday-Friday New Hire Pay: $22.85 Growth Opportunity after 60 days probation period Cooler Differential: $1.00 Freezer Differential: $1.50 Fun Facts: Weekly Pay Referral Bonus Quarterly Bonuses (team driven) Quarterly Bonuses for Perfect Attendance TRAINING & GROWTH At KeHE, we’re dedicated to investing in your growth from day one. We provide hands-on training with a variety of warehouse equipment and cross-training across multiple roles and zones, ensuring you develop the skills and flexibility to succeed. With a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork, we’re creating an environment where you can grow, advance, and build a strong future together. As an employee-owned company, we also offer associates the opportunity to receive shares of company stock, helping you build a solid foundation for retirement in a workplace where passion meets purpose to drive our shared success.

Requirements

Must maintain attendance in accordance with policies.
Maintain safe work practices in the warehouse.
Maintain safeguards of confidential warehouse company information.
High School Diploma or GED required
Requires availability to work weekends, holidays, dayshift and overnight schedules
Must have the ability to communicate well with internal customers and management.
Must have the ability to follow safe warehouse working practices, as instructed
Must have the ability to efficiently work independent of direct supervision within the warehouse.
Must be able to lift, move, and carry 30-40 pounds repetitively upwards of 1,000 times per day.
Must be able to lift, move, and carry larger items up to 75 pounds less frequently.
The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, climb and sit at times in the warehouse.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of experience in a food distribution or warehouse atmosphere preferred.
A minimum of one year of experience operating powered warehouse industrial equipment
Forklift(s), driving triple pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.…
Preferred experience using a warehouse management system (WMS) and other systems to track performance

Responsibilities

Responsible for accurate, efficient, and proper receiving and preparation of shipments to our customers in the distribution warehouse.
Responsibilities may include forklift operation, receiving, stowing, picking, packing, shipping, inventory management of products to meet KeHE’s customer’s needs.
Match product description with label description.
Build pallets within the warehouse according to customer guidelines.
Maintain production standards, while minimizing errors.
Other warehouse duties and special projects as requested.