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KeHE Distributors

Distributes natural, organic, specialty groceries nationwide

Associate – Warehouse Operations - Receiver

Shipping & ReceivingPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeGoodyear, AZ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Availability to work weekends, holidays, day shifts, and overnight schedules is required.
  • The associate must be able to lift, move, and carry 30–40 pounds repetitively, up to approximately 1,000 times per day, and larger items up to 75 pounds less frequently.
  • The associate must frequently stand, walk, climb, and sit as needed in the warehouse and work in varying temperatures and outside weather conditions.
  • The associate must be able to follow safe warehouse working practices.
  • The associate must be able to work independently while contributing to team success.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain attendance in accordance with company policies.
  • Uphold safe work practices in the warehouse, prioritizing the well-being of oneself and the team.
  • Safeguard confidential company information.
  • Accurately match product descriptions with label descriptions.
  • Build pallets in the warehouse to meet customer guidelines.
  • Maintain production standards while minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency.
  • Take on other warehouse duties and special projects as requested.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities.
  • Receive and prepare shipments accurately and efficiently, and perform receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping tasks.
  • Operate warehouse equipment and manage inventory.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience in food distribution or a warehouse environment is preferred.
  • At least one year of experience operating powered warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or stock pickers is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills with internal customers and management are desired.
  • Experience using a warehouse management system and other systems to track performance is preferred.

About the Company

KeHE Distributors

Distributes natural, organic, specialty groceries nationwide

KeHE Distributors moves groceries from producers to retailers across North America by running a network of distribution centers that stock and ship natural, organic, specialty, and fresh products. Its main product is distribution services: sourcing products from suppliers and delivering them to retailers through a large, regional logistics system. The company differentiates itself by being a pure-play grocery and natural products distributor with a large workforce of employee-owners (about 8,000) and a 19-center network, enabling a focused, scalable supply chain for natural and specialty foods. KeHE’s goal is to help retailers offer a broad selection of good-for-you foods and, in turn, serve and feed America through reliable, efficient distribution.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Naperville, IL
Founded
1953

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