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
This person is responsible to train all new hires within operations including all shifts and all temperature zones. Will also be responsible to train transfers and retrain associates not meeting their standards. Will operate as an extension of our management team and their core focus is to ensure new associates successfully meet the progressive performance schedule while aligning new employees with our KeHE culture.
This role requires a leader with safety know-how, warehouse acumen, and the ability to positively influence outcomes that drive results within the assigned department. He or she will work closely with the zone supervisor(s) and the operations team and provide support related to employee training
Why work for KeHE?
- 2nd shift: Sunday-Thursday, 3:00pm-11:00pm. This position has required overtime.
- The pay rate for this position is $21.50 per hour based on qualifications and experience. Employees will also be eligible to receive additional job premiums, weekly incentive pay and be eligible to participate in the Company’s annual incentive program.
- $2,000 Referral bonus for the Current Employee and $2,000 for the New Hire: $500 at Day 90, $500 at Day 180, and $1,000 at Day 365
- Work in a temperature control environment.
- Full-time employees are offered benefits (after 30 days) including health/Rx, dental and vision insurance; flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA); short and long-term disability coverage; supplemental life insurance; 401(k); employee stock ownership (ESOP); paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay for Company designated holidays.
If you have ever worked in the following areas, we encourage you to apply:Warehouse Worker
Warehouse Specialist
Warehouse Technician
Forklift Operator
Order Picker
Order Processor
Loader/Unloader
Entry Level Warehouse
Entry-Level laborer
Delivery / Warehouse
Order Filler
Inspector/packer
Production Worker
Stocker
Shift manager
Material handler
Truck loader
Shipping and receiving clerk
Assembly technician
Quality assurance
Location: 900 Schmidt Rd, Romeoville, Illinois 60446
Llame a este número para comunicarse directamente con nuestro equipo de reclutamiento: 214.281.3127
Essential Functions
- Work with zone supervisor to ensure new hires are provided with the same quality onboarding experience
- Follow new hire trainer communication “script” and procedures
- Foster a “safety culture” by engaging personnel at all levels and drive the success of safety initiatives
- Promote a “clean as you work” mindset to maintain facility housekeeping efficiency
- Promote the importance of “attendance” to maintain zone productivity efficiency
- Promote the importance of “attitude” to maintain a safe and positive work environment
- Train new associates following our Training Curriculum (SOP) by zone
- Responsible for maintaining and monitoring completion of all training related tasks following the performance progression schedule through the completion of the training documents
- Communicate all progress, risk or concerns to zone supervisor(s)
- Complete SOP checklist with employee including performance progression schedule. Retrain employee as need to assist employee to achieve milestones.
- Provide input to the employees 30/60/90 day review
- Cross-train employee(s) in other areas as needed
- May conduct other zone training as needed
- While not conducting these duties, employee will assist the warehouse operations with other responsibilities
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Complete KeHE Train the Trainer courses and ongoing training.
- Some computer experience preferred.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and work in multiple temperature zones.
- May require travel to other DC’s.
- Ability to read and write in English.
Qualifications/Additional Skills/Aptitude
- Contribute and support to the overall goals of the Operations Department.
- Takes initiative and works well independently.
- Capability of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts. 6. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
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.