Warehouse Generalist, Heavy Lifting (1PM-9PM Sun-Thurs)

Hy-Vee Inc; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee’s Lomar Distribution Center seeks a Warehouse Generalist, Heavy Lifting to pick and palletize merchandise for shipment to stores. You will use voice-automated selection and pick-to-light systems as needed, ensuring accurate orders and safe handling.

You must be able to operate pallet jacks and forklifts after certification, comply with safety protocols, and maintain a clean, organized work area in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet the language and hearing requirements for voice automated selection.
• Ability to follow simple to two-step instructions; perform routine, repetitive tasks.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and operate pallet jacks / forklifts after certification.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Adheres to company policies and guidelines.
• Selects orders accurately via voice automated system and palletizes for shipment.
• Selects orders via pick-to-light system when needed.
• Verifies pallet stability and applies shrink wrap.
• Clerical tasks include labeling pallets and staging for loading.
• Operates equipment safely and follows safety rules.
• Keeps work area clean and participates in meetings.

Skills

Voice selection system

Pick-to-light system

Arithmetic

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vocollect

Job description

Job Title

Warehouse Generalist, Heavy Lifting

Location

Hy-Vee, Lomar Distribution Center

FLSA

Non-Exempt

General Function

Responsible for the selection and stacking of merchandise on pallets to be shipped to retail locations. Prepares orders including accurately selecting ordered items via a voice automated selection system and palletizes items for shipment. Prepares orders including accurately selecting ordered items via pick-to-light selection system as needed.

Working Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Group Vice President, Lomar Distribution Center; Warehouse Manager, Lomar Distribution Center; Warehouse Supervisor(s), Lomar Distribution Center; Asst. Warehouse Supervisor(s) Lomar Distribution Center

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines.
• Responsible for accurately and timely selecting orders via a voice automated selection system and safely palletizing merchandise for shipment to assigned stores, ensuring the product does not become damaged.
• Prepares orders including accurately selecting ordered items via pick-to-light selection system, as needed.
• Verifies pallet is stable and shrink-wraps pallet.
• Accurately applies pallet ID and stages selected order to be loaded in assigned area for delivery.
• Performs daily safety inspection of power equipment.
• Ensures required safety equipment is being utilized and policies are followed with equipment being operated in a safe manner.
• Keeps work environment clean and neat by sweeping and picking up cardboard, plastic wrap, and totes.
• Attends departmental and company meetings.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Breaks down master cases and stages product.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Experience Required to Perform Job

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have the ability to meet the language and hearing capabilities for voice automated selection.
• Must have the ability to follow one or two-step instructions; routine, repetitive task.
• Must be able to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving whole numbers.
• Upon certification, must safely operate both single and double pallet jacks, forklift, and stock picker.

Physical Requirements

• Visual requirements include clarity of vision at a distance of less than 20 inches and up to 20 feet or more with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
• Must be able to physically perform medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, 10 pounds of force constantly, and 10 pounds of force continually to move objects.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

Equipment used to Perform Job

• Vocollect, warehouse material handling equipment.

Working Conditions

The duties for this position are normally conducted in a warehouse environment. There is continuous exposure to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents, and electrical shock.

Contacts

Has daily contact with outside carriers, warehouse/office personnel.

Pre-employment Requirements

• A pre-employment physical, drug test, lift test, and background check are required: Hy-Vee, d.b.a Lomar Distribution Center, 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.
• Hy-Vee, d.b.a Lomar Distribution Center, conducts post offer drug screens as part of the employment process.

EOE

EOE Important Notice: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements, and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. Hy-Vee, d.b.a Lomar Distribution Center, reserves the right to revise the job description at any time to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.