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Produce Warehouse Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Stocker - Produce

Urbandale, IA · On-site

$13.10 - $13.54/hr

Produce Supervisor: Produce Manager FLSA: Full/Part Time, Hourly, 8-10 Hour Shifts, Union ... We are a privately-owned, multi-billion-dollar company and operate 150+ warehouses & distribution ...

Stocker - Produce

Urbandale, IA · On-site

$13.10 - $13.54/hr

Produce Supervisor: Produce Manager FLSA: Full/Part Time, Hourly, 8-10 Hour Shifts, Union ... We are a privately-owned, multi-billion-dollar company and operate 150+ warehouses & distribution ...

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Produce Department Manager

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$33K - $34K/yr

... warehouse pricing with discretion Reporting Relationships Accountable and Reports to: Store ... Produce Department Employees Education and Experience * High school diploma or equivalent ...

Produce Department Manager

Grinnell, IA · On-site

$31K - $32K/yr

... warehouse pricing with discretion Reporting Relationships Accountable and Reports to: Store ... Produce Department Employees Education and Experience * High school diploma or equivalent ...

Produce Department Manager

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$33K - $34K/yr

... warehouse pricing with discretion Reporting Relationships Accountable and Reports to: Store ... Produce Department Employees Education and Experience * High school diploma or equivalent ...

Warehouse Operator

Marshalltown, IA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

The Warehouse Operator works closely with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure customer satisfaction ... third-party producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 ...

Warehouse Operator

Eldora, IA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

The Warehouse Operator works closely with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure customer satisfaction ... third-party producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 ...

Warehouse Operator

Marshalltown, IA

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Description The Warehouse Operator works closely with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure customer ... third-party producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 ...

Warehouse Operator

Eldora, IA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

The Warehouse Operator works closely with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure customer satisfaction ... third-party producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 ...

Warehouse Operator

Marshalltown, IA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Description The Warehouse Operator works closely with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure customer ... third-party producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 ...

Warehouse Operator

Eldora, IA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Description The Warehouse Operator works closely with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure customer ... third-party producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 ...

Warehouse Operator

Eldora, IA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Description The Warehouse Operator works closely with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure customer ... third-party producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 ...

Warehouse Operator

Marshalltown, IA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

The Warehouse Operator works closely with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure customer satisfaction ... third-party producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 ...

Warehouse Worker

Ames, IA · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

... produce sub-assemblies or finished product from raw materials. • Attach appropriate labels and tags to products and packages. • Pack finished goods into correct packages and boxes. • Track ...

We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make ... Ensure safe storage of product in the warehouse, minimizing damage, utilizing in-depth ...

We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make ... Ensure safe storage of product in the warehouse, minimizing damage, utilizing in-depth ...

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How much do produce warehouse jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for produce warehouse in Iowa is $16.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.47 and $17.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a produce warehouse?

A Produce Warehouse job involves handling, storing, and distributing fresh fruits and vegetables. Workers are responsible for receiving shipments, inspecting produce for quality, organizing inventory, and ensuring timely order fulfillment. The job may require operating forklifts, maintaining cleanliness, and following food safety regulations. It can be physically demanding, with tasks like lifting heavy boxes and working in cold storage environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in a produce warehouse position?

In a Produce Warehouse role, your day-to-day tasks will include receiving, inspecting, and organizing fresh produce shipments, accurately picking and packing orders, and ensuring products are stored at the correct temperatures. You may also be responsible for inventory management, operating equipment like forklifts or pallet jacks, and maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards throughout the warehouse. The work is often team-oriented and can involve collaboration with drivers, quality inspectors, and supervisors to ensure efficient operations. Expect a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and reliability are highly valued.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the produce warehouse position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Produce Warehouse role, you should have a keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with safe food handling practices, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), forklifts, pallet jacks, and barcode scanners is highly beneficial, and food safety certifications like HACCP can be advantageous. Effective teamwork, strong communication, and reliability are soft skills that set top performers apart. These skills and qualities are essential for maintaining product quality, meeting safety standards, and ensuring smooth warehouse operations.

What do you do in a produce warehouse?

A produce warehouse worker is responsible for receiving, inspecting, and storing fresh fruits and vegetables. They organize inventory, operate equipment like forklifts, and ensure proper handling and sanitation to maintain produce quality and safety.

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Infographic showing various Produce Warehouse job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,815 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

Assistant Produce Manager

Urbandale, IA • On-site

Jetro Restaurant Depot
Wholesale • 1 - 5K employees

$14.50 - $14.99/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

JOB DETAILS
Position Title: Assistant Produce Manager
Department: Produce
Supervisor: Produce Manager
FLSA: Full-Time, Hourly, 8-10 hour shift, Overtime
Restaurant Depot is a wholesale cash-and-carry foodservice distributor. Our mission is to provide our customers with Savings, Selection & Service, 7 Days a Week. Our customers are a targeted group: independent restaurants, caterers, and not-for-profits. We offer these customers the right products, at competitive prices, in the quantities they need, every day of the week. We are a privately-owned, multi-billion-dollar company and operate 150+ warehouses & distribution centers in 37 states.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Produce Manager works closely with the Produce Manager in ensuring that all available product is out for sale, is maintained with the strictest freshness policies in accordance with Company direction and HACCP Guidelines and developing relationships with customers that drive sales goals, minimize losses & provide a mutual benefit for all.
Essential Functions:
  1. Demonstrate teamwork to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant, safe working and shopping environment.
  2. Provide friendly and efficient customer service by demonstrating sincerity, patience, and respect in all customer interactions
  3. Effectively communicate with customers and respond to questions and requests in a timely manner.
  4. Operate equipment (e.g., box cutter, knives, scales, compactor, hi-los, scooters, scissor lifts) according to company & OSHA guidelines.
  5. Follow basic product handling procedures in accordance with company & HACCP policy. Always working with our "Always Fresh" mentality.
  6. Assist with product presentation, rotation, labeling & replenishment.
  7. Ensure in-stock position of available product while monitoring inventory levels through frequent cycle counts.
  8. Maintain working knowledge of all warehouse equipment.
  9. Gain and demonstrate a high level of operational execution and product knowledge.
  10. Ensure consistent execution of all Department operating procedures in accordance with Corporate Audit.
  11. Utilize accomplished selling skills to secure additional sales and use suggestive selling techniques to increase sales of products.
  12. Communicate code dating issues and shrink opportunities and monitor product quality to reduce shrink.
  13. Plan work duties appropriately during the scheduled shift to accomplish all assigned tasks. Maintain high cleanliness standards; clean as you go, inclusive of washing, cleaning, sweeping, mopping.
  14. Assist department manager with interviewing, hiring & scheduling needs.
  15. Adhere to all local, state & federal laws, and company guidelines; comply with and reinforce all food safety and safety regulations/guidelines/procedures and programs; report all issues and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
  16. Assist general team members as needed.
  17. Assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed and requested.
  18. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Experience and Skills Required:
  1. Ability to develop and train team members, build relationships, utilize skills of team members most appropriately.
  2. Ability to provide outstanding customer service.
  3. Ability to manage warehouse operations effectively and efficiently.
  4. Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others, understand material, and provide instructions to team members.
  5. Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  6. Ability to work in a fast paced working warehouse environment
  7. Warehouse, retail and/or customer service experience is a plus
  8. Must be able to perform basic functions on a handheld scanner, desktop computer and calculator

Physical demands include, but are not limited to:
  1. Walking/standing on concrete up to 10 hours/day
  2. Frequently turning, standing, reaching, stooping, and/or bending
  3. Frequently pushing/pulling objects 500 to 1,500 lbs.
  4. Frequently lifting/carrying objects more than 60 lbs.

Work Environment:
  1. Requires frequent exposure to cold/freezing temperatures
  2. Equipment in motion (forklifts, electric pallet jacks, scooters)

Benefits Include:
  1. Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
  2. Company Matched 401K
  3. Vacation, Sick & Personal PTO
  4. Bonus Opportunity