Associate, Cycle Counter

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

The Cycle Counter is responsible for executing scheduled and unscheduled cycle counts within a high-volume food distribution center, ensuring physical inventory consistently reconciles with system on-hand quantities. This role requires a working knowledge of warehouse operations and a genuine understanding of how inventory accuracy impacts the broader business. Ideal candidates take ownership of their counts, communicate discrepancies clearly and collaboratively, and hold themselves to a high standard of accuracy. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute scheduled and walk-off counts on assigned locations, sustaining a count accuracy standard of 98% or greater.
• Navigate WMS (NTS) to create, view, and manage cycle count batches, self-initiating counts and identifying, root-causing, and correcting variances without reliance on leadership direction; escalating systemic discrepancies to IC leadership as appropriate.
• Develop working knowledge of warehouse processes across supporting departments to understand how inventory accuracy impacts the broader operation.
• Engage with the Sr. Cycle Counter as primary mentor and resource during onboarding and beyond.
• Participate in regular check-ins with the DC IC Manager and contribute to a culture of accountability, interoperability, and empathy.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to obtain VHP, Reach Truck, and Picker equipment certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environment; standing, walking, and operating powered equipment for extended periods.
• Basic computer proficiency; ability to navigate inventory or warehouse management systems with provided training.
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability of accuracy under pressure.
• Familiarity with WMS platforms; NTS or AS400 experience a plus.
• Ability to identify patterns in count discrepancies and communicate findings clearly to leadership.
• Comfortable working independently and self-managing workload within defined daily priorities.
• Demonstrated reliability and consistency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some experience in warehouse, distribution center, or logistics environment preferred; motivated candidates with no prior experience will be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.