Central Design Warehouse Associate

FDI•Omaha, NE

35d•Onsite

About The Position

At FDI, our small team atmosphere creates a great environment for our employees. Our team members are the key to our success by providing outstanding customer service. Florist Distributing, Inc. Job Title: Central Design Warehouse Associate Department: Warehouse and Cooler FLSA: Non-Exempt General Function The warehouse associate packages fresh flowers and durable goods for shipment and assists in loading company delivery vehicles. Hours of operation are seven days a week. Specific scheduling for this position will be discussed during the interview process and will adjust based on the fluctuation of business and holiday’s. Reporting Relations Accountable and Reports to: General Manager & Central Design Supervisor Positions that Report to you: None

Requirements

High school or equivalent experience.
Six months or less of similar or related work experience.
Must have the ability to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
Must be able to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
Ability to read and obey MSDS information on products.
Other duties may be asked of this position due to fluctuating business, must possess the ability to adapt to change and be versatile depending on the situation.
Must be able to perform work duties in a refrigerated environment.
Must be able to physically perform light to moderate work: exerting/lifting 50 - 100 lbs of force occasionally, 10-40 lbs frequently.
Visual abilities required include clarity at all distances, color and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

Understand and utilize proper packing techniques for fresh flowers and durable goods in a refrigerated environment.
Sort packages by route, customer, or commodity.
Assist delivery driver in loading products onto company vehicles.
Unload product from inbound carriers.
Use a dolly, two-wheel cart, or pallet jack to load/unload product.
Assist in keeping the packing area clean.
Move packaging containers and material to appropriate warehouse locations.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly inventory counts.
Assist in keeping cooler/warehouse clean and organized.
Perform duties in a timely manner.
Perform miscellaneous other duties as necessary.
Report to work when scheduled and on time; works evenings and weekends as needed.
Pick fresh flower and hardgood orders in an efficient, cost-effective, and timely manner.
Use a box strapping machine to prepare packages.
Restock packaging supplies and materials as needed.
Perform miscellaneous other duties as necessary.