FT Warehouse Generalist 3rd shift (night and weekend premiums available)

PDI (Perishable Distributors of Iowa, LTD.); United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PDI in Iowa is seeking full-time Warehouse Generalists for 2nd & 3rd shift. You will operate stand-up rider pallet jacks and a VAU, build pallets, unload trucks, and ensure product integrity and accurate receiving.

Key requirements include forklift and pallet jack operation, English literacy, and the ability to perform heavy lifting in a refrigerated environment. This role emphasizes teamwork and safety in a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience a plus.
• Ability to read/speak English and work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up rider pallet jack and RF unit to pick products and direct to correct slots.
• Build pallets safely and efficiently to maintain product integrity.
• Receive, unload, and store products; verify against invoices and paperwork.
• Monitor temperatures for incoming product and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Move and stage product for loading and dispatch; maintain safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

RF Unit

VAU (voice-activated unit)

Stand-up rider pallet jack

Job description

Additional Considerations

Our mission statement is "To fulfill the highest expectations of our customers through the hands of our dedicated employees."

Perishables Distributors of Iowa - PDI

Job Title: PDI Warehouse Generalist

Department: Warehouse

FLSA: Non-Exempt

GENERAL FUNCTION

PDI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hy-Vee, has immediate openings for full-time Warehouse Generalists on 2nd & 3rd shift.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to maintain the physical requirements.
• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly according to the Department of Labor.
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Observes work breaks, and adheres to department attendance guidelines and all company policies.
• Observes sanitation in the handling of product and reports spillage or distressed product to a supervisor.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as required.
• Operates powered industrial equipment, demonstrating caution and complies with safety rules and regulations in all aspects of the daily job requirements.
• Must maintain expected levels of performance in productivity and quality according to Standards Program.
• Selects product for shipment by safely operating stand-up rider pallet jack and utilizes a voice activated unit (VAU) directing to the employee to the correct pick slot.
• Validates selection by speaking check digit into headset of the VAU matching description and quantity.
• Builds pallets accurately and efficiently by stacking product to ensure product integrity and transport stability.
• Stretch wraps product on pallet, places batch label on front of stretch wrap and stages product on loading dock.
• Operates a forklift and utilizes RF Unit for product stock rotation according to expiration date and replenishment of empty slots.
• Accurately and efficiently receives incoming loads.
• Unloads truck, breaks down of pallets, tag with slot code, and delivers product to appropriate destination.
• Verifies product received with supplier invoice for accuracy and completes proper receiving paperwork.
• Unloads pallets and puts in proper storage locations.
• Performs temperature monitoring for incoming product and follows temperature guidelines.
• Accurately loads staged product into trailer according to router comments.
• Addresses any problems with pallets to prevent damage and spills.
• Works with dispatch on decisions pertaining to splitting loads, add-ons, and combining pallets.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB

• Industrial forklift and pallet jack license required.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• General knowledge of standard warehousing procedures and training in RF loading, receiving, stock rotation and stock replenishment preferred.
• This position is considered a semi-skilled position.
• This is considered heavy lifting in nature according to the Department of Labor Weight Classifications.
• Frequent to constant standing, lifting, handling, stooping, walking, carrying, pulling, climbing, hearing, speaking, kneeling, seeing, pushing, bending, and reaching.
• Frequent to constant reading and matching accurately & quickly, motor coordination, & manual dexterity.
• Note: For the safety of the Warehouse Generalist and his/her co-workers, the Warehouse Generalist must be able to hear equipment, co-workers, and warning signals (i.e. horn or warning shout).
• Hearing must be satisfactory in both ears due to the requirement of wearing a headset covering one ear and listening for environmental sounds with the other ear.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Refrigerated, freezer and dry warehouse environmental working conditions.
• Temperatures ranging from 35º to -8º.
• Must adhere to work schedule working week nights and weekends.
• Busy, noisy warehouse environment.
• Ambient outside temperatures in the dry warehouse.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year previous warehouse experience preferred.
• A pre-employment physical, drug screen, lifting, hearing test and background check are required.
• EOE.
• PDI is a drug-free workplace and therefore prohibits the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or any controlled substance other than an authorized prescription drug on company property.
• PDI conducts post offer drug screen as part of the employment process.
• PDI, a Hy-Vee company, thrives on working as a team to achieve a high level of customer service.
• We offer flexibility and a family environment where every employee is valued and respected.
• We care enough to provide training and tools to be successful.
• As a company, we set challenging goals to be successful and provide the best distribution in the business!
• Our company takes pride in the work environment we offer at PDI.
• We respect our employees and recognize the work they do.
• We're a team at PDI and we encourage you to explore our current career availabilities and join us.