Warehouse Associate I

General Summary
The Warehouse I will work day-to-day to meet the goals of the department. They are responsible for loading picking materials, auditing uppers and supplying production, shipping, loading trucks, unloading trucks, receiving materials and keeping the warehouse well organized and clean.

Hourly rate: $18/hr; Full Time Benefits Eligible
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday / 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM 

Essential Responsibilities

• Pick shoe components to prepare the packages for production (uppers, outsoles, footbeds)


• Conduct quality and size inspections. Ensure that upper sizes and style match with outsoles and footbeds


• Stack boxes onto a pallet and wrap them with plastic foil to prepare them for shipping


• Place components into plastic and carton crates to be stacked and organized by component type


• Label boxes according to material, color and size


• Unload containers in an efficient manner and place product in the appropriate location in the warehouse


• Handle shipping tasks as needed


• Clean work area regularly on a daily basis


• Drive the forklift  to unload containers and to keep the warehouse organized. Training and certification will be provided

Minimum qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast paced, high quality warehouse environment


• Must be able to function in a safe manner; observe safety practices


• Must have strong work ethic, accountability and positive attitude


• Excellent attention to detail and overall work instructions


• Ability to work well with others in a team environment


• Basic mathematical, reading skills and reasoning ability

Travel Required

This position will not require travel

Base Salary: $18.00 hourly
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.

Why Work at KEEN:  Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.  

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.

KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer.  We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.