Specialty Food Packaging

Description

Kimberton Whole Foods is hiring! We are looking for a full-time Specialty Food/Bulk Packaging Team Member to join our Distribution Center team. 

We would love for you to join our vibrant and purpose-driven team at Kimberton Whole Foods, where integrity, sustainability, and supporting local farmers are the pillars of our mission! 

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week. Includes one weekend shift. 

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Hourly Pay: $18.00-$20.00 depending on experience

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:

· Extensive Medical Coverage

· Vision Plan

· Dental Plan

· 25% off Store-Wide Discount

· Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

· Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

· Employer Paid Life Insurance

· Employer Paid AD&D

· Voluntary Life Insurance

· Employee Assistance Program

· Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care

· 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked

· Paid Time Off

The Specialty Packaging Team Member’s primary responsibility is to execute the following:

• Process, prepare, package, and label all incoming store bulk orders for outgoing shipment to stores.
• Perform repetitious work, and maintain quality and consistency throughout repetitious packaging.
• Place accurate and timely orders.
• Understand and perform applicable KWF inventory management functions.
• Ability to learn inventory management systems.
• Support other DC functions such as putting away and picking items within our Apothecary, Grocery, and Perishable departments.

Requirements

Physical Capabilities:

• Full Sense Range (Vision, Hearing, and Sense of Smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color and smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with customers and co-workers.
• Lifting, Gripping and Carrying Objects – Up to 50 to 75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools, and other products.
• Stooping, Squatting, and Kneeling – Stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
• Walking – Short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing – Prolonged standing.
• Work Environment – Movement based with most of the time being in motion (walking/standing) rather than sedentary (sitting).
• Climate – Ability to work in cold environments (cooler, freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.