- Location
- Kalona, IA
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
- Pick orders for internal and external customers, including working 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.
- Transport product internally between Open Gates Group facilities.
- 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 with internal product transfers between facilities in Kalona and Wellman.
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 willingness to obtain a Class A CDL.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to work in cold storage environments for multiple hours per shift.
- Exposure to loading docks, moving equipment, vehicle traffic, and warehouse noise.
- Frequent climbing in and out of trucks, securing loads, and maneuvering trailers.
- Primarily weekday schedule with occasional weekend work as operational needs require.
- 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!
Skills
Warehouse Operations