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