Location: Lehigh Valley,PA, USA
Why Work for KeHE?
* Full-time
* Pay Range: $17.00/Hr. - $17.00/Hr. +$1/hr Lead Pay
* Shift Days: M-F, Shift Time: 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM
* Benefits after 30 days
* Health/Rx
* Dental
* Vision
* Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
* Supplemental life insurance
* 401(k)
* Paid time off
* Paid sick time
* Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
* Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
* Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Overview
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!
Primary Responsibilities
The Lead Putaway Warehouse Associate inventories materials/supplies on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed within warehouse. Lead Putaway Warehouse Associate receives, stores, and distributes materials and products within the distribution center.
Essential Functions
* Works closely to the department Supervisor.
* Inventories materials/supplies on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed
* Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids or lifting device
* Assists with pallet control and full case selection
* Retrieve stock from inventory and prepare for shipment in accordance to customer requirements and distribution processed and procedures
* Other duties may be assigned, as needed or warranted, by management.
* Work effectively, accurately, proactively and courteously with all external and internal customers.
* Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
* The employee will also need to be able to work with RF scan equipment.
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
* High School Diploma or GED
* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions; ability to write simple correspondence, effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees in the organization.
* Knowledge of the WMiS system and TOLAS Inventory software as well as proficient experience in Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:
* Contribute and support to the overall goals of the Warehouse Department.
* Takes initiative and works well independently.
* Capability of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints.
* Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
* Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
* Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
* Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
* Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions.
* Quality - Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; must adhere to Company, departmental and collective bargaining unit policies, procedures and/or agreements.
* Quantity - Meets productivity expectations; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
* Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Work overtime as required.
* Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person when unable to.
* Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
* Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to carry 20 pounds, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, climb, bend, and walk. May need to drive between stores as per assignment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to both a typical office/store environment and all outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environments is low to high.
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement
KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.