Warehouse Generalist - Light Lifting

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Job Description:

Hy-Vee, Inc.

Job Title: Warehouse Generalist I (Light)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: Lomar Distribution Center

General Function:

Responsible for the selection of merchandise to be shipped to retail locations.  Prepares orders including accurately selecting ordered items via pick-to-light selection system. Receives and replenishes stock.

Working Relationships:

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

Positions that Report to you (Job Title):  None

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines.
• Responsible for the selection of merchandise to be shipped to retail locations.  Prepares orders including accurately selecting ordered items via pick-to-light selection system, ensuring the product does not become damaged.
• 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. 
• Safely operates stock picker on occasion to accurately replenish select slots as needed.   
• Keeps work environment clean and neat by sweeping and picking up cardboard, plastic wrap, and totes.
• Attends departmental and company meetings.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Properly trains on all equipment before operating and updates on procedures as needed.
• 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 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 stock pickers.

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 light work: exerting up to 45 pounds of force infrequently, 15 pounds of force frequently, and  5 pounds of force continually.
• 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:

Stockpickers (as needed), cigarette stamping machines, computer programs (as needed) 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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