1st Shift Delivery Driver (DOT Medical Card Required).

Schedule: Monday-Saturday, 4:30 am – end of route.

Overview:

The Delivery Driver ensures that produce, dairy, and dry good products are delivered to customers in a manner that meets or exceeds customer expectations. The Delivery Driver is also responsible for communicating any customer preferences or issues to the Transportation Department Managers and Supervisors as well as the Customer Care Department. Finally, the Delivery Driver is responsible for operating vehicles in a safe and professional manner as well as reporting any vehicle maintenance issues using proper inspection format and verbal communication to supervisors.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs deliveries, pick-ups, and returns of produce, dairy products, and dry goods to/from customers and suppliers.
• Use the Mobilecast program to review route assignments and log whereabouts while making deliveries using a Direct Connect handset/phone
• Review paperwork for assigned route(s) to ensure all invoices are present and in good condition
• Inspect cargo loads to ensure they are packed appropriately
• Prepares customer orders by verifying them with delivery invoices for accuracy, delivering them to customer facility, and assisting with check-in and placement of products at the client facility.
• Receives signatures on invoices for items delivered and collects any cash on delivery payments when necessary.
• Completes, organizes, and turns in all appropriate paperwork and invoices, making sure that all checks and monies are balanced and included in the drop.
• Ensures that all vehicles are cleaned out properly and the end of each shift.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections in proper Department of Transportation (DOT) format

Work Requirements/Condition: 

• Requires a large degree of walking and climbing in and out of trucks throughout each workday.
• Requires a large degree of lifting, loading, and unloading produce, dairy products, and dry goods
• Outside work for extended periods of time throughout each workday

Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable driving experience
• General knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the transportation field
• Ability to operate automatic 26ft box truck
• Ability to interact with customers and be a frontline representative of the Company
• Valid driver’s license
• Able to obtain and DOT Medical Examiner’s card
• Able to pass a Human Performance Evaluation

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $18.50 – $19.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. The Delivery Driver is eligible for an additional weekly incentive pay of $3/hour for every worked hour once all the weekly KPI is met as well as an annual safety bonus. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

Our Perks:

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)- Overtime pay -PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Schedule:

Start time: 5PM until completion (often requires overtime)
Off Saturday and one other day during the week except Sundays and Thursdays

Location: Landover, MD

Overview:

Order Selectors are the front line to all customer orders as their main function is to prepare product from inventory for outbound shipping. The order selector is responsible for selecting customer orders and fulfilling them as quickly and as accurately as possible, this includes selecting, staging, palletizing and loading of customer orders to be delivered without damage or error.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reading customer orders accurately.
• Locating and selecting the specific warehouse items to fulfill the customer’s order.
• Operating Electric Riding Jack and other warehouse machinery to stack items and prepare orders for shipping.
• Placing the prepared orders in the correct dock slips for loading onto shipping trucks.
• Performing visual inspections of orders to ensure they are correct and ready for shipment.
• Labeling order shipments correctly for easy identification.
• Applying shrink wrap to the prepared order before shipping.
• Following warehouse safety procedures for the operation of equipment, such as wearing proper clothing, safe food handling, and maintaining awareness of your surroundings and the other workers when transporting items.
• Keeping the warehouse clean and organized at all times.

Work Requirements/Condition:

• Must be able to work in a fast paste environment.
• Requires repeated stooping and bending.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of boxes
• Require continuous standing for extended periods of time on electric pallet jacks.
• Working in a 35-degree (F) for 8-10 hours daily
• Working in a damp environment 8-10 hours daily

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years direct order pulling experience preferably in the produce industry
• Warehouse distribution and produce knowledge
• Electric Riding Jack experience required

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $17.00 – $18.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for an additional weekly incentive pay of $250 and more. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

Our Perks:

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)-Overtime Pay -PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Tuition Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 3AM-1PM
• 2nd Shift: 4PM until completion
• Saturdays OFF Plus one other day during the week.

Location: Landover, MD

Objective:

Pre-Cut Workers are the front line to all customer orders based on custom cuts of large bulk produce.  Pre-Cut Worker are responsible for cleaning, preparing, and packaging fruits and vegetables according to proper preparation methods.  The Pre-Cut Worker is also responsible for standard food service work including proper sanitation duties within the Pre-Cut Department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares all orders by selecting the proper product to be processed wither custom by hand or by machine.
• Ensures proper sanitation methods are used from raw to ready to eat.
• Places all orders into the specially designated receptacles.
• Uses scales and identifies proper tare weights for pricing on products.

Working Conditions/Job Environment:

• Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this position.
• Requires repeated stooping and bending.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of boxed/bagged fruits and vegetables
• Require continuous standing for extended periods of time.
• Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) usually associated with this position.
• Working in a 35 degree (F) processing area for 8-10 hours on a daily basis
• Working in a damp environment 8-10 hours on a daily basis

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years in the food preparation/food processing field preferably in the produce industry
• Knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation field
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under immediate supervision
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on a repeated basis

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $15.50 – $16.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

Our Perks:

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)-Overtime Pay – PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Delivery Driver – 1st Shift

Schedule: 1st Shift (Monday-Saturday, 4:30 am – end of route).

Overview:

The Delivery Driver ensures that produce, dairy, and dry good products are delivered to customers in a manner that meets or exceeds customer expectations. The Delivery Driver is also responsible for communicating any customer preferences or issues to the Transportation Department Managers and Supervisors as well as the Customer Care Department. Finally, the Delivery Driver is responsible for operating vehicles in a safe and professional manner as well as reporting any vehicle maintenance issues using proper inspection format and verbal communication to supervisors.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs deliveries, pick-ups, and returns of produce, dairy products, and dry goods to/from customers and suppliers.
• Use the Mobilecast program to review route assignments and log whereabouts while making deliveries using a Direct Connect handset/phone
• Review paperwork for assigned route(s) to ensure all invoices are present and in good condition
• Inspect cargo loads to ensure they are packed appropriately
• Prepares customer orders by verifying them with delivery invoices for accuracy, delivering them to customer facility, and assisting with check-in and placement of products at the client facility.
• Receives signatures on invoices for items delivered and collects any cash on delivery payments when necessary.
• Completes, organizes, and turns in all appropriate paperwork and invoices, making sure that all checks and monies are balanced and included in the drop.
• Ensures that all vehicles are cleaned out properly and the end of each shift.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections in proper Department of Transportation (DOT) format

Work Requirements/Condition: 

• Requires a large degree of walking and climbing in and out of trucks throughout each workday.
• Requires a large degree of lifting, loading, and unloading produce, dairy products, and dry goods
• Outside work for extended periods of time throughout each workday

Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable driving experience
• General knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the transportation field
• Ability to operate automatic 26ft box truck
• Ability to interact with customers and be a frontline representative of the Company
• Valid driver’s license
• Able to obtain and DOT Medical Examiner’s card
• Able to pass a Human Performance Evaluation

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $19.00 – $19.50 per hour, commensurate with experience. The Delivery Driver is eligible for an additional weekly incentive pay of $3/hour for every worked hour once all the weekly KPI is met as well as an annual safety bonus (subject to qualification). In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

Our Perks:

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)- Overtime pay -PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Overview:

A Keany Produce Account Executive is a sales and service position.  This job is a salary plus commission position – salary will reduce monthly once you’re on commission until you are paid fully by commission.  Account Executives are required to complete CRM in real-time and visit at least 20 customers/prospects per day.  They are the primary point of contact between their customers and Keany Produce and Gourmet.  A love of food is not required, but strongly encouraged.  If you are hard-working and like talking about food and the food industry, you will do well in this position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Reading customer orders accurately
2. Visit at least 20 customers and prospects per day and log all interactions into CRM.
3. Enter CRM data daily to track sales pipeline progress accurately and effectively.
4. Troubleshoot issues and develop partnerships with prospects and current customers.
5. Work with the sales team to develop strategies to better service customers.
6. Attend weekly in-person meetings with your sales team.
7. Deliver a high level of customer service to all customers.
8. Identify new avenues for selling products we have in stock.
9. Develop relationships with customers to create stickiness and loyalty to Keany Produce.
10. Supply customers with timely responses regarding order/shipment status, product information, pricing, and company information.
11. Solve customer problems by listening to customer’s concerns and providing practical solutions.
12. Understand our competition and bring valuable insights back to the sales leadership team.

Work Requirements/Condition:

• Requires driving for a considerable period of the workday.
• Requires sound communication skill.
• Soft skills and sound organization skills required
• Sound ability to multitask and pay attention to detail.

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred. Individuals with less education but with prior Food Service Industry experience will also be considered.
2. 2-5 years direct sales experience in the foodservice or produce industry preferred.
3. Ability to speak to new people and have an engaging conversation.
4. Strong presentation skills and ability to work independently in a flexible environment.
5. Ability to influence clients and staff at all levels.
6. Ability to travel to customers via car. This position provides a car allowance, will cover fuel, oil changes, and provide a company credit card for work-related expenses.
7. Possess high energy and a team attitude.
8. Ability to express yourself clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.

Compensation:

The base salary for this position is $55,000 – $65,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please refer to the overview above for the commission structure. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

Our Perks:

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)-PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7AM – Until Completion

Overview:

The Custodian is responsible for performing cleaning duties and other miscellaneous duties to ensure that the Shenny building is maintained in a healthy and sanitary manner.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Wash and disinfect all bathroom floors, toilets, sinks, fixtures, and mirrors.
• Replenish all toilet tissue, paper towels, hand sanitizer, and hand soap, as needed.
• Empty all waste baskets and garbage cans daily.
• Clean outside grounds daily.
• Clean entrance and exit including floors, glass, doors, and hardware.
• Clean offices and conference rooms, dust all furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Damp mop hard floor areas and vacuum all carpeted areas.
• Clean all break rooms, office kitchen areas, sinks, and counters.
• Clean and disinfect all water fountains.
• Wash and scrub floors with floor scrubber.
• Bail cardboard waste for recycling using the cardboard bailing machine.
• Maintain storage areas and cleaning equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Restock supplies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Work Requirements / Condition:

• The custodian is a physically demanding position. The custodian spends most of their time at work standing, walking, sweeping, and mopping floors.
• Temperatures can be as low as 40 degrees in some areas.
•   Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• The noise level is moderate.

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be knowledgeable of standard cleaning procedures and chemicals.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Must be flexible and demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Possess high energy and a team attitude.

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is $15.00 per hour. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

Our Perks

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)-Overtime Pay -PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Schedule: Night Shift: 5:30 PM until completion (Saturdays OFF Plus one other day during the week.)

Location: Landover, MD

Overview:

The Selector receives order assignments from the warehouse dispatch and builds the routes that will be going out the next day.  Responsible for avoiding shorts, miss-ships and damaged or outdated products going out to customers.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Manage all labels printed for every route and filling the orders accurately, palletized by route.
• Managing any add-ons for those routes and getting them together with the rest of the route.
• Opening and closing routes when complete and accurate. Reporting short products to the supervisor.
• Check the quality of the product and production date to ensure only the best quality is shipped to customers.
• Making sure the boards with shorts are noted and the drivers do not leave without their entire Pre-Cut behind.
• Cleaning and organizing the work area at shift end.

Work Requirements / Condition:

• Must be able to lift at least 20lbs.
• Standing 100% in 38-degree environment.
• This position requires irregular hours to include nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Temperatures can be as low as 35 degrees in some areas.
• The noise level is moderate.

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Product knowledge or ability to learn entire product library.
• Able to count and build large orders of produce; at times, over 300 pieces.
• Good memory skills and high energy.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $16.0 – $17.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

Our Perks

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)-Overtime Pay – PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. The initial 60 to 90 days will require onsite attendance for training, followed by a hybrid work arrangement consisting of two days onsite and three days working remotely.

Location: Landover, MD

Overview:

The Keany Customer Service Representative is a critical front-line member of our customer service and sales support teams. Your essential customer-service oriented approach to every interaction, hunger for food, and desire to grow company sales will inform you of all aspects of your role. Whether answering phones, responding to emails, or collaborating with internal team members, you will provide above-and-beyond customer service while resolving issues and delivering a best-in-class customer experience. You will be expected to know Keany’s products and policies inside out (training will be provided) and use critical thinking to apply this knowledge in a manner that best services our customers. This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in Landover. The position can potentially transition to working remotely, part-time, once training is completed.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward current and prospective customers always across various communication channels.
• Know our expansive catalog of products inside and out so that you can answer questions and recommend potential products.
• Generating sales leads and supports a dedicated team of Sales Account Executives to assist with day-to-day needs with the focus of upholding customer satisfaction and increasing overall company sales.
• Acknowledge and resolve customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
• Process orders and requests.
• Keep records of customer interactions, transactions, comments, and complaints.
• Communicate and coordinate with colleagues, as necessary.

Work Requirements / Condition:

• Extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be highly motivated and have a positive attitude.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

• Associate degree preferred. Individuals with less education and prior Food Service Industry work experience will be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of Customer Service and Support experience.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written along with excellent listening skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic computer skills and experience working with Windows/Microsoft software applications.

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is $18.00 per hour. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

Our Perks

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)-Overtime Pay – PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Schedule:7AM – Until Completion Monday to Friday

Location: Landover, MD

Overview:

The Repack Associate (Short Order Selector) is tasked with efficiently and accurately selecting products for Keany customers who place orders in smaller quantities, whether by individual units, by weight, or by half cases. Additionally, the Repack Associate is responsible for the precise and timely loading of the repacked items onto pallets for Keany Produce customers.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Pulling, labeling, and re packaging broken case / short order product for Keany Produce customers by measuring, weighing, and Counting products and materials
• Inspecting completed orders to ensure that all product items have been pulled and ensure that produce is packed properly
• Make sure that all produce is stocked in an organized manner to save time and increase ease of work
• Keep track of stocks received from various sources
• Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.
• Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
• Remove complete or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment such as conveyors or in specified areas.
• Cleaning the warehouse area including sweeping and removing any boxes
• Filling empty slots with new produce, dairy products, and dry goods

Work Requirements / Condition:

• Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this position:
• Minimum lift requirement 50-60 lbs. on a regular basis
• Requires repeated stooping and bending
• Frequent lifting and carrying boxed/bagged fruits and vegetables
• Requires continuous standing for extended periods of time
• Frequently requires riding a motorized, stand-on pallet jack
• Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) are usually associated with this position:
• Working in a 40-degree (F) processing area for 8-10 hours daily
• Working in a damp environment for 8-10 hours daily
• Moderately noisy environment
• Able to lift and load products into boxes
• Able to make judgments on product quality
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment, and have good organizational skills.

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to recognize letters and symbols.
• Experience in direct order pulling, preferably in the produce industry
• Basic awareness of produce types
• Basic warehouse distribution
• 1 -2 years direct order pulling experience preferably in the produce industry preferred
• Advanced warehouse distribution and advanced produce knowledge preferred
• Flexibility and adaptability to change in work assignments and priorities preferred
• Must be a self-starter, assertive decision maker, forward thinker, and problem solver

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $15.00. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

Our Perks

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)-Overtime Pay -PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Schedule

The work schedule is as follows: Night Shift from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with mandatory shifts on Saturdays. Days off are designated as (Tuesday or Thursday) and Sunday.

Overview

The Dispatch Router works is responsible coordinating, planning, and overseeing nighttime and early morning Delivery Truck Driver routing for Keany Produce Company.

Essential Job Function 

• Create and build routes using Road net and Mobile Cast Programs
• Work with the Transportation Department, Shipping Department, and Sales Department and interdepartmentally to manage supply chain logistics, including routing and truck utilization strategies to create greater efficiencies.
• Handle internal challenges and elevated external client complaints and strive to find pro-active ways to reduce them
• Distribute the dispatch routing and all related information to the designated department representative in an accurate and timely manner
• Anticipates and determines causes of delays in deliveries and takes appropriate action to meet shipping schedules.

Work Requirements

• Able to look at challenges and create long term solutions
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from staff, and others
• Ability to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to deal with abstract and concrete information
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner, utilizing input from others as appropriate
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to resolve conflicts
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication

Qualification, Skills, and Experience

• A high school diploma, equivalency degree, or relevant experience is required.
• A minimum of one year of experience with Roadnet and Mobilecast software applications is necessary.
• Previous experience in a wholesale produce distribution or routing setting is essential.
• Familiarity with Omnitracs and Produce Pro is preferred.
• Proficiency in Spanish is advantageous.
• Experience in fleet dispatching and routing internal fleet
• Proficient in computer use with emphasis on Microsoft Word and Excel
• Valid driver’s license: dispatch, routing and/or driving experience is a strong plus

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $17.50. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

Our Perks

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)-Overtime Pay -PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!