Cooler Warehouse Associate: Flowers & Goods Packing

Hy-Vee; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Florist Distributing, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate in the Warehouse and Cooler department to package fresh flowers and durable goods for shipment. You will assist in loading company delivery vehicles and unloading inbound shipments in a refrigerated environment.

Hours include evenings and weekends with scheduling discussed at interview. The role supports inventory counts and maintains clean, organized packing areas while working with a small team under the General Manager and Operations

Qualifications

• 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.
• Adapt to change and be versatile depending on the situation.

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.

Education

High school or equivalent experience

Six months or less of similar or related work experience

Tools

Box strapping machine

Scanner

Labeler

Cart

Pallet jack

Job description

Florist Distributing, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate in the Warehouse and Cooler department to package fresh flowers and durable goods for shipment. You will assist in loading company delivery vehicles and unloading inbound shipments in a refrigerated environment.

Hours include evenings and weekends with scheduling discussed at interview. The role supports inventory counts and maintains clean, organized packing areas while working with a small team under the General Manager and Operations