Warehouse Generalist, Heavy Lifting (Mid Shift)

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Cumming, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is responsible for the selection and stacking of merchandise on pallets to be shipped to retail locations. It involves preparing orders by accurately selecting items via a voice automated selection system and palletizing them for shipment. The position may also require using a pick-to-light selection system as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet the language and hearing capabilities for voice automated selection.
Ability to follow one or two-step instructions; routine, repetitive task.
Ability 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.
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.

Responsibilities

Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines.
Accurately and timely selects orders via a voice automated selection system and safely palletizes 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 stability 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.
Breaks down master cases and stages product.
Other duties as assigned by management.