Warehouse Associate

FDI (Florist Distributing, Inc.); 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

Additional Considerations (if any)

At FDI, our small team atmosphere creates a great environment for our employees. Our team members are the key to our success by providing outstanding customer service.

Job Title

Warehouse Associate

Department

Warehouse and Cooler

General Function

The warehouse associate packages fresh flowers and durable goods for shipment and assists in loading company delivery vehicles.

Hours of operation are seven days a week. Specific scheduling for this position will be discussed during the interview process and will adjust based on the fluctuation of business and holidays.

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: General Manager & Operations Manager

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and 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.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics

• 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.
• Other duties may be asked of this position due to fluctuating business, must possess the ability to adapt to change and be versatile depending on the situation.

Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent experience.
• Six months or less of similar or related work experience.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform work duties in a refrigerated environment.

Must be able to physically perform light to moderate work: exerting/lifting 50 - 100 lbs. of force occasionally, 10-40 lbs. frequently.

Visual abilities required include clarity at all distances, color and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed in a cooler/warehouse setting. There is constant exposure to refrigerated environment, noise, and continual exposure to warehouse temperature changes.

Equipment Used To Perform Job

Warehouse and shipping systems, scanner, labeler, box cutter/knife, strapping machine, stapler, ladder, cart, and pallet jack.

Contacts

Has daily contact with employees, customers, suppliers/vendors, and the general public.

Confidentiality

Has access to confidential sales and pricing information.

About Florist Distributing, Inc.

At Florist Distributing, Inc. (FDI), we strive to have a great work environment for our employees. We offer a small team atmosphere doing work that is very meaningful for our customers. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best products at the best price. Our products touch our customers at important times and events in their lives. Working with a small team, our employees have the opportunity to learn different jobs within our operation. FDI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hy-Vee, Inc. and we operate out of four locations servicing the 8 state Hy-Vee region.