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Job Description:

Job Title: Warehouse Generalist, Heavy Lifting                                   

Location: Hy-Vee, Lomar Distribution Center

FLSA: Non-Exempt

                       

General Function:

Responsible for the selection and stacking of merchandise on pallets to be shipped to retail locations.  Prepares orders including accurately selecting ordered items via a voice automated selection system and palletizes items for shipment.  Prepares orders including accurately selecting ordered items via pick-to-light selection system as needed.

Working Relationships:

Accountable and Reports to: Group Vice President, Lomar Distribution Center; Warehouse Manager, Lomar Distribution Center; Warehouse Supervisor(s), Lomar Distribution Center; Asst. Warehouse Supervisor(s) Lomar Distribution Center Warehouse

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Reports to work when scheduled and on time.Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines.Responsible for accurately and timely selecting orders via a voice automated selection system and safely palletizing merchandise for shipment to assigned stores, ensuring the product does not become damaged.Prepares orders including accurately selecting ordered items via pick-to-light selection system, as needed.Verifies pallet is stable and shrink-wraps pallet.Accurately applies pallet ID and stages selected order to be loaded in assigned area for delivery.   Performs daily safety inspection of power equipment. Ensures required safety equipment is being utilized and policies are followed with equipment being operated in a safe manner. Keeps work environment clean and neat by sweeping and picking up cardboard, plastic wrap, and totes.Attends departmental and company meetings.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Breaks down master cases and stages product.Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Experience Required to Perform Job:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must have the ability to meet the language and hearing capabilities for voice automated selection.Must have the ability to follow one or two-step instructions; routine, repetitive task.Must be able to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving whole numbers.Upon certification, must safely operate both single and double pallet jacks, forklift, and stock picker.  

Physical Requirements:

Visual requirements include clarity of vision at a distance of less than 20 inches and up to 20 feet or more with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.Must be able to physically perform medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, 10 pounds of force constantly, and 10 pounds of force continually to move objects.Must be able to perform the following physical activities: standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions

Equipment used to Perform Job:

Vocollect, warehouse material handling equipment.

Working Conditions:

The duties for this position are normally conducted in a warehouse environment. There is continuous exposure to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents, and electrical shock.

Contacts:

Has daily contact with outside carriers, warehouse/office personnel.

A pre-employment physical, drug test, lift test, and background check are required:

Hy-Vee, d.b.a Lomar Distribution Center, is a drug free workplace and therefore prohibits the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or any controlled substance other than an authorized prescription drug on company property. Hy-Vee, d.b.a Lomar Distribution Center, conducts post offer drug screens as part of the employment process. EOE

Important Notice:

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements, and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform.  Hy-Vee, d.b.a Lomar Distribution Center, reserves the right to revise the job description at any time to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.

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