Warehouse Utility & Recycling Specialist

Hyvee.io; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Salvage Associate at the Lomar Distribution Center.

The role focuses on sorting, staging, and loading pallets, bread trays, and totes using pallet jacks and forklifts to support efficient material transport, with a focus on waste reduction through compacting and baling cardboard and plastic for recycling. You will perform utility tasks, operate the tote washing machine, and maintain pallets and totes, while adhering to safety rules; the position requires a high school

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and forklifts with safety.
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Strong attention to safety and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines.
• Runs compactor and baler for all cardboard & plastic.
• Pallet, bread tray, tote maintenance (sort/load/unload and count/verification of pallet load counts).
• Removes trash from warehouse floor and fills in for office housekeeping as needed.
• Place empty totes in the tote washing machines.
• Remove cleaned totes from tote washer and stack on pallets.
• Operates powered industrial equipment, demonstrating caution and complies with safety rules and regulations in all aspects of the daily job requirements.
• Performs general utility and grounds maintenance as needed.
• Attends departmental and company meetings.
• Assists with setup/teardown of large group meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Pallet jacks

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Salvage Associate at the Lomar Distribution Center.

The role focuses on sorting, staging, and loading pallets, bread trays, and totes using pallet jacks and forklifts to support efficient material transport, with a focus on waste reduction through compacting and baling cardboard and plastic for recycling. You will perform utility tasks, operate the tote washing machine, and maintain pallets and totes, while adhering to safety rules; the position requires a high school