Custom Foods Inc.
Job Summary
Custom Foods is a leading frozen dough manufacturer in De Soto, KS. We look for a Warehouse Associate to oversee daily warehouse operations, including organizing raw materials, staging ingredients for production, and maintaining accurate inventory. This role focuses on warehouse tasks with some shipping and receiving responsibilities. 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.
First shift (Approx. 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday‑Friday).
Pay: $15–$20 per hour based on experience.
Requirements
Previous warehouse experience required (food manufacturing an added advantage).
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
Location & Commuting De Soto, KS 66018 (Required). Work location: in‑person.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Life insurance / AD&DD
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Further training and certifications at company expense
Dental, vision, accident, hospital confinement, cancer, critical illness coverage
Group family life insurance and whole life
Identity theft protection/insurance
Legal insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid time off & holiday pay
401(k) with employer match
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Experience
Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
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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.
First shift (Approx. 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday‑Friday).
Pay: $15–$20 per hour based on experience.
Requirements
Previous warehouse experience required (food manufacturing an added advantage).
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
Location & Commuting De Soto, KS 66018 (Required). Work location: in‑person.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Life insurance / AD&DD
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Further training and certifications at company expense
Dental, vision, accident, hospital confinement, cancer, critical illness coverage
Group family life insurance and whole life
Identity theft protection/insurance
Legal insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid time off & holiday pay
401(k) with employer match
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Experience
Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
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