Shipping Lift Operator

H-E-B; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B Distribution Partner II role sits in a fast-paced warehouse environment, performing general warehouse operations such as order selecting, stocking, and forklift operation across multiple product areas. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork as part of a supporting warehouse team.

You will lift, stand, walk, and work extended shifts in a cold environment when required, with potential for varied hours, nights, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Selects cases of products and organizes them on pallets for shipment.
• Maintains accuracy and quality in work assignments.
• Operates equipment safely and follows SOPs.
• Supports other Partners with knowledge of processes and procedures.
• Ensures timely completion of tasks to meet facility goals.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Verbal/written communication

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary: As a Distribution Partner II, you'll work in a fast-paced warehouse environment and become part of a highly functioning Warehouse Team. You'll watch out for each other, work to meet common goals, and share a fulfilling, physically demanding work experience. You'll perform general Warehouse Operations tasks and learn about multiple products and areas across H-E-B by selecting orders, stocking, or operating a forklift. These learning opportunities will serve as building blocks for many other jobs in a potential career path for you at H-E-B.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Warehouse Operations:

• Selects cases of products and organizes them on pallets to be sent to H-E-B Stores
• Prioritizes accuracy and quality in work assignments
• Performs work tasks in a safe manner, in compliance with work instructions; proactively takes action to address / improve safety issues within the facility
• Proactively assists other Partners through their own actions, such as sharing information about technical matters, facility-specific knowledge, processes, and procedures
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner; uses time efficiently and productively in support of facility goals for on-time release of trailers
• Ensures work performed meets individual productivity goals, team productivity goals, and facility productivity goals as applicable
• Operates equipment per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to prevent equipment and facility damage
• Takes actions to ensure work environment is clean and well-maintained
• Order Selectors - Full case, Pick to Light: Selects orders for shipment in an organized, clean, accurate, and damage-free manner; properly marks and / or tags orders with defined shipment information
• Forklift Operators: Properly and accurately puts up / brings down product from assigned slots; completes assignments in an organized, clean, accurate and damage-free manner
• Loaders: Properly loads in an organized, clean, accurate, and damage-free manner
• San Marcos Automated Distribution: Safely manages end-to-end process flow from reusable Store asset to completed Store orders within automated system contributing to a clean, organized environment

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Work Experience:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a physically demanding job a plus
• Stand up reach forklift experience or similar

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organization skills; attention to detail -
• Basic math skills (+, -, *, /); reading and writing skills -
• Verbal / written communication skills -
• Ability to work in a team-based environment; ability to positively promote change -
• Ability to operate machines or equipment safely and independently -
• Ability to learn and understand H-E-B in-house systems -
• Ability to work with little or no supervision -
• Dependability; commitment to safety -

Education:

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent

Licenses/Certifications:

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Lift, stand, walk, squat for extended periods
• Repetitively lift up to 60 lbs for the duration of a shift
• Work in a cold environment, if assigned to a Refrigerated (34°)
• Work extended shifts and fluctuating hours and days, including weeks, nights, holidays

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 01/01/2024