Warehouse Associate

Company Overview

Kelley Creek Foods serves as the central distribution and operations hub for a growing portfolio of specialty meat companies owned by Advenshure. The company consolidates purchasing power, streamlines inventory management, and enables scalable growth across its subsidiaries. Our vision is to become a disruptive force in protein distribution, starting regionally and expanding nationally. Subsidiary brands include:

Conger Meat Market: Founded in 1935, Conger Meat Market is a USDA-certified meat processing facility based in Conger, Minnesota, with retail locations in Conger and Albert Lea.

Kelley Creek Ranch: Kelley Creek Ranch, LLC is a brand produced by Conger Meat Market or other co-packers, focused on providing affordable, high-quality meat such as grass-fed beef and heritage-breed pork to distributors, restaurants, retail outlets, and online customers.

Fellers Ranch: Fellers Ranch produces premium Wagyu beef through a unique partnership between a historic, family-owned USDA-inspected butcher shop and experienced ranchers in south-central Minnesota.

Hero: Hero is the only truly nitrite-free meat product for kids and the grown-ups who feed them.

Cured and Crated: Cured and Crated offers a curated charcuterie experience, delivering hand-selected, artisanal cured meats, cheeses, and gourmet pairings straight to customers’ doors.

Position Overview

Kelley Creek Foods is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Warehouse Associate / Non CDL Delivery Driver. This role is based in our Albert Lea, MN warehouse, handling order picking, packing, inventory management, order fulfillment, and general warehouse operations in a freezer and cooler setting. The individual will also serve as a backup delivery driver, supporting delivery routes as needed.

Reports To: Director of Cold Storage Operations

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Location: Kelley Creek Foods, Albert Lea, MN

Scope of Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Receive, unload, and store incoming shipments in designated cold storage warehouse locations
• Pick and pack orders accurately for outbound shipments or deliveries
• Organize warehouse inventory and maintain accurate stock counts
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment
• Assist with labeling, palletizing, and preparing products for shipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Support shipping and receiving processes, including documentation and scheduling

Order Fulfillment

• Pack and prepare individual customer orders for shipment, including direct-to-consumer subscription boxes
• Select appropriate insulated packaging, gel packs, and dry ice as needed to maintain proper product temperature and quality during transit
• Generate and apply accurate shipping labels, and verify order contents against packing slips before sealing
• Coordinate with carriers such as UPS and Spee-Dee for pickup scheduling

Backup Delivery Driving

• Safely operate company delivery vehicles to transport products to customers, retail locations, and distribution partners as needed
• Load and unload products, ensuring accuracy and care in handling frozen, refrigerated, and perishable items
• Verify orders against invoices before departure and upon delivery
• Maintain a clean driving record and follow all DOT and company safety regulations
• Provide professional, courteous service to all customers
• Complete required delivery logs, mileage tracking, and fuel reporting
• Perform basic vehicle inspections and communicate maintenance needs

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL not required)
• Prior delivery driving, warehouse, or order fulfillment experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. and work in refrigerated and freezer environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking, order processing, and documentation
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and obtain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Health Card) prior to operating company delivery vehicles

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to refrigerated and freezer environments
• Periodic backup delivery driving as needed to support customer and distribution routes
• Frequent standing, lifting, and material handling throughout the shift

What Success Looks Like

• Orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on schedule
• Inventory counts stay accurate and discrepancies are caught early
• Cold chain is maintained on every outbound order and delivery
• Delivery routes are covered reliably when backup driving is needed
• The warehouse stays clean, organized, and audit-ready

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee discount on products
• Opportunities for advancement within Kelley Creek Foods

Note: Applicants must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and obtain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Health Card) prior to operating company delivery vehicles.

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23