Hy-Vee

WarehouseGeneralist,HeavyLifting

Cumming, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Warehouse Generalist, Heavy Lifting at Hy-Vee. Skills: Warehouse operations, Order selection, Palletizing, Equipment operation. Selection and stacking of merchandise on pallets to be shipped to retail locations. Accurately selecting ordered items via a voice automated selection system”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to meet the language and hearing capabilities for voice automated selection, Ability to follow one or two-step routine, repetitive task, Ability 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, 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, Warehouse environment with continuous exposure to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents, and electrical shock, Pre-employment physical, drug test, lift test, and background check are required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to meet the language and hearing capabilities for voice automated selection, Ability to follow one or two-step routine, repetitive task, Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving whole numbers, Safely operate both single and double pallet jacks, forklift, and stock picker (upon certification)

What You'll Do.

Selection and stacking of merchandise on pallets to be shipped to retail locations

Accurately selecting ordered items via a voice automated selection system

Palletizing items for shipment

Accurately selecting ordered items via pick-to-light selection system as needed

Verifying pallet stability and shrink-wrapping pallet

Accurately applying pallet ID and staging selected order

Performing daily safety inspection of power equipment

Ensuring required safety equipment is being utilized

Following policies with equipment being operated in a safe manner

Keeping work environment clean and neat

Breaking down master cases and staging product

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Daily contact with outside carriers, warehouse/office personnel

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