Shipping Lift Operator

H-E-B; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B Distribution is seeking a Distribution Partner II to join a fast-paced warehouse team in the San Marcos area. You will perform general warehouse operations, including selecting orders, stocking, and operating a forklift, with learning opportunities across multiple product areas.

You will work in a collaborative setting to meet goals while maintaining safety and quality. You’ll gain exposure to different parts of the distribution network, supporting on-time trailers and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Selects cases of products and organizes them on pallets for shipping.
• Maintains accuracy and quality in work assignments.
• Operates equipment safely and follows SOPs.
• Supports others and shares knowledge about processes.
• Contributes to on-time trailer releases and facility goals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Dependability

Ability to learn in-house systems

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma or GED or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

SOPs

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.

Warehouse Operations

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• 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

Automated Facilities

• Inducts product into the automated system and resolves errors
• Properly unload trailers and induct product into automated system
• Verifies Product ID (UPC, pack size, description) and quantity against purchase order to receive into inventory

Stocking

• Opens master cases; verifies product against assigned location; fills selection lanes for pick-to-light selection

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.

Work Experience

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment -
• Experience working in a physically demanding job a plus -

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°) / Frozen (-10°) facility
• 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