Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. Job Description: Job Title: Inventory Specialist Department: Manufacturing FLSA: Non-Exempt General Function: Responsible for the maintaining accurate warehouse inventory by slotting, sizing, counting and grouping merchandise. Core Competencies: + Partnerships + Growth mindset + Results oriented + Customer focused + Professionalism Reporting Relations: Accountable and Reports to: President, Specialty Foods Warehouse; Warehouse Manager, Specialty Foods Warehouse; Warehouse Supervisor(s), Specialty Foods Warehouse; Asst. Warehouse Supervisor(s), Specialty Foods Warehouse Positions that Report to you: None Primary Responsibilities and Duties: + Reports to work when scheduled and on time. + Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines. + Maintains inventory records on Manhattan computer system regarding damage adjustments, store returns, physical counts, slot dimensions, and prints count sheets. + Slots new merchandise, measures cases, maintains accurate pallet configuration, proper descriptions, UPC’s, and sizes of merchandise. + Examines products for purchasing specialist looking for expiration dates, and bad codes. Maintains holding area. + Performs cycle and special counts and searches for missing merchandise. + Determines new location and moves merchandise to make room for more products. + Handles telephone requests on inventory from stores, purchasing specialists, and other personnel. + Assists receivers with purchase order problems. + Recommends slotting arrangements to increase productivity. + Maintains liaison with IT regarding inventory. + Attends departmental and company meetings. Secondary Responsibilities and Duties: + Prints pallet tags for receiving. + Verifies purchase orders. + Performs other job related duties and special projects as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: + Must have the ability to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interpret instructions. + Must have the ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages. + Must possess the ability to file, post, and mail materials; copy data from one record to another; interview to obtain basic information; and interpret verbal and written work instructions. + Must be physically able to perform heavy work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. + Visual requirements include clarity of vision at distance of less than 20 inches and up to 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision. + Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, feeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, bending, and repetitive motions. Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. 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 physically able to perform medium work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 50 pounds. + Must be able to perform the following physical activities: standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. 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. Are you ready to smile, apply today.