Warehouse Generalist, Heavy Lifting ( 5PM-1AM Mon-Fri)

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Cumming, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Generalist is responsible for selecting, stacking, and preparing merchandise on pallets for shipment to retail locations. Orders are selected using a voice-automated selection system and, as needed, a pick-to-light system. The employee palletizes and protects merchandise, verifies pallet stability, shrink-wraps pallets, applies pallet identification, and stages completed orders in the assigned loading area. The role also involves safety inspections and operation of warehouse equipment after certification, maintaining a clean work area, and occasional breakdown and staging of master cases. The job is normally performed in a warehouse environment with continuous exposure to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals or solvents, and electrical shock. A pre-employment physical, drug test, lift test, and background check are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet the language and hearing capabilities required for voice-automated selection.
Ability to follow one- or two-step instructions and perform routine, repetitive tasks.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving whole numbers.
Upon certification, ability to safely operate single and double pallet jacks, a forklift, and a stock picker.
Ability to perform medium physical work: exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly and continually to move objects.
Visual capability including near and distance clarity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision, with or without correction.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, push, pull, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug test, lift test, and background check.

Responsibilities

Report to work as scheduled and on time, and comply with company policies and departmental guidelines.
Accurately and promptly select orders using a voice-automated selection system and safely palletize merchandise for shipment without damaging the product.
Select ordered items using a pick-to-light selection system as needed.
Verify pallet stability and shrink-wrap pallets.
Apply pallet identification accurately and stage selected orders in the assigned area for loading and delivery.
Perform daily safety inspections of power equipment and use required safety equipment while following safe operating policies.
Keep the work environment clean and neat by sweeping and picking up cardboard, plastic wrap, and totes.
Attend departmental and company meetings.
Break down master cases and stage product.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.