Warehouse Associate

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Ankeny, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 holidays. At Florist Distributing, Inc. (FDI), we strive to have a great work environment for our employees. We offer a small team atmosphere doing work that is very meaningful for our customers. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best products at the best price. Our products touch our customers at important times and events in their lives. Working with a small team, our employees have the opportunity to learn different jobs within our operation. FDI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hy-Vee, Inc. and we operate out of four locations servicing the 8 state Hy-Vee region.

Requirements

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.
High school or equivalent experience.
Six months or less of similar or related work experience.
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 products 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 other miscellaneous duties as necessary.
Report to work when scheduled and on time; works evenings and weekends as needed.
Pick fresh flowers 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.