Warehouse Associate

Job Summary:

Custom Foods is the leading frozen dough manufacturer in De Soto, KS. We employ Great Dough Heroes, and are looking for another person to join our squad! We are seeking a Warehouse Associate to oversee daily warehouse operations, including organizing raw materials, staging ingredients for production, and maintaining accurate inventory. This role is primarily warehouse-focused, with some responsibilities in shipping and receiving. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a problem solver, safety-minded, and thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee storage, organization, and staging of raw ingredients and packaging.
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and month-end reconciliation.
• Ensure production is fully stocked with required materials for each shift.
• Receive and label incoming materials; record lot numbers for traceability.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely.
• Support shipping & receiving by palletizing, wrapping, labeling, and verifying outgoing shipments as needed.
• Maintain FIFO inventory practices and ensure food safety/quality standards are met.
• Keep warehouse clean, safe, and organized.
• 1st shift (Approx. 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday)
• Pay: $15-$20 per hour based on experience

Requirements:

• Previous warehouse experience required (food manufacturing a plus).
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and work in refrigerated environments.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ability to use inventory software.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.

Job Type: Full-Time

We offer Company-Paid:

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Further Training and Certifications, at company's expense
• Additional Insurances Include:
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Hospital Confinement
• Cancer
• Critical Illness
• Group Family Life Insurance Plans
• Whole Life
• Identity Theft Protection/Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employer Match Options

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute: De Soto, KS 66018 (Required)

Work Location: In person