Description

Open Gates Group is a family of companies located near Kalona, IA. We care about our employees and take pride in our community. To help our community's farmers, we built a creamery and then 10 other food industry-related businesses. Today, we help source, produce, sell & transport Midwestern products to 3,500+ stores nationwide. Our dairy products are minimally processed and come straight from Midwest family farms surrounding our creameries. We are seeking a Warehouse Associate to join Frytown Distribution, a member of the Open Gates Group family of companies.

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for performing physical tasks in the materials management function, including picking orders, shipping/receiving, and inventory control. Typical daytime shift hours are Monday-Friday, beginning at 8:30 am.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Inventory Control

Pick orders for internal and external customers, including work in refrigerated and cold-storage environments.
Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques.
Receive inbound materials and verify shipments for accuracy, quality, and condition.
Use handheld scanners and inventory systems to track product movement accurately.
Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation.
Assist in the internal transport of products between Open Gates facilities when needed.

Safety, Quality & Team Support

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and loading dock environment.
Follow all safety, sanitation, and quality procedures when handling products.
Communicate inventory discrepancies, safety concerns, or equipment issues promptly.
Support cross-functional warehouse and logistics operations as needed.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
Clean driving record and ability to obtain a CDLA driver's license.
Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks preferred.
Ability to use inventory scanning systems and basic computer tools (Google Suite).
Strong attention to detail with basic math and reasoning skills.
Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
High integrity and alignment with our mission, vision, values & operating principles.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to work in cold storage environments for multiple hours per shift.
Frequent climbing in and out of trucks, securing loads, and maneuvering trailers.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.
Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and manual material handling.
Regular use of handheld scanners and mobile inventory devices.
Exposure to loading docks, moving equipment, vehicle traffic, and warehouse noise.

Our Benefits:

Matching 401k, Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, STD & LTD after 60 days of employment.
Benefit Bonus/Stipend
Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), & Birthday PTO
Opportunity for advancement!
Discounted employee purchases!
Small company, entrepreneurial culture!

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