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Warehouse Associate

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Job Description - Warehouse Associate


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.

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.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Ability to work in cold storage environments for multiple hours per shift.
  • 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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