Job Information
Hy-Vee Food Stores Warehouse Generalist 1 in Ankeny, Iowa
At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Description:
Job Title: Warehouse Generalist I
Location : Hy-Vee Manufacturing
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Function
Warehouse Generalist 1 is responsible for preparing outgoing shipments and receiving incoming deliveries. Duties also include proper organization and movement of food products in the warehouse.
Reporting Relations
Accountable: Warehouse Manager and Assistant Manager
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisors and Leads
Core Competencies
Great communication
Continuous Improvement
Promotes Safety Culture
Takes initiative
Dependable
Demonstrates Company Core Values
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Show up for work on time and prepared to work.
Operation of power industrial trucks including, pallet jacks and stand up forklift.
Keeps supervisors informed about changes with inbound and outbound loads.
Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
Must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices.
Adhere and demonstrate Safety processes and procedures.
Must be able to complete provided forklift certification program.
Must ensure food quality through proper rotation and handling of product.
Perform all other duties assigned by your supervisor and manager.
Uphold that all Company policies, quality processes and procedures are followed.
Warehouse Generalist 1 would have basic knowledge of below job functions and able to demonstrate proficiency in one:Scan and label finished goods accurately while recording daily production numbers.
Wrap, scan and load pallets, onto outbound shipments by order tracking number.
Utilize forklift to perform systematic movements accurately for items going to production and product to be put away in warehouse rooms.
Perform temperature checks to ensure product quality of inbound shipments.
Counts and receives products from inbound shipments, recording weights and quantity discrepancies.
Safely unloads trucks, using forklift and pallet jack.
Secondary Responsibilities and Duties
Helping with inventory, production needs and packaging when needed.
Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.
Maintain and clean work area and warehouse areas, sweeping and general housekeeping.
Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to perform medium work: exerting up to 65 lbs. of force to move objects. (boxes of beef weight between 60-65lbs)
Visual requirements include vision from 20 inches or less to 20 feet or more with or without correction, color vision, field of vision, and depth perception.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, standing, feeling, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, bending, and repetitive motions
Skills and Abilities Required to Perform Job:
Must have the ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies orally or in writing.
Must be able to solve practical problems.
Must be able to perform simple addition, fraction, and subtraction problems.
Working Conditions
The duties of this position are performed in an office, produce warehouse, and freezer. The dock and cooler range from 34 to 40 degrees. The freezer is -10 degrees.
Equipment/Programs used to Perform Job
Office equipment including telephone, 10-key calculator, copier and fax. Printers, terminals and PC with ProcessPro Inventory Control System, mainframe, spreadsheet software, CB radio and warehouse intercom. Manual pallet jack, battery powered pallet jack, stand on single and double pallet jack. Standup reach forklift, and sit down forklift.
Contacts
Has contact with incoming drivers and PDI personnel
Minimum Education/Experience Required to Perform Job
High school or equivalent experience. Basic Computer knowledge necessary. Zero to one year similar or related work experience.
Are you ready to smile, apply today.