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Job Description:

Job Title: Warehouse Specialist-Shag Truck Operator

Location: Hy-Vee Specialty Foods Warehouse

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function:

Responsible for operating all company vehicles and equipment in a safe and professional manner to ensure prompt delivery of products to customers. Additionally responsible for shagging trailers, maintaining an organized lot, substituting as a route driver, and all the functions of a warehouse generalist.

This position will require you to work as both a Warehouse Specialist and a Shag Truck operator depending on the workload of the day. 

Core Competencies

PartnershipsGrowth mindsetResults orientedCustomer focusedProfessionalism

Reporting Relations:

Accountable and Reports to: Group Vice 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.Operates shag truck, semi-tractor, and trailer in a safe and professional manner while following all laws and regulations. Responsible for backhauls including, but not limited to: verifying product counts, quality control, tagging appropriate pallets, notifying dispatch of any changes or discrepancies, and completing required paperwork.Responsible for general vehicle inspection prior to departure, during, and after all deliveries along with temperature control of reefer unit. Must report and rectify any issues before departure.Required to refuel truck and trailer when needed.Ensures that security measures and practices are implemented and comply with all Specialty Foods Warehouse security procedures when monitoring non-Specialty Foods Warehouse-employed truck drivers and/or visitors.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.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.Shuttles trailers and monitors spots for loading and unloading of product. Attends departmental and company meetings.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Accurately replenishes merchandise to selected slots.Stages received product for replenishment.Performs Warehouse Generalist I tasks as needed.Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Experience Required to Perform Job:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must possess and maintain a class A Department of Transportation Commercial Driver’s License, with air brakes endorsements.Must have the ability to meet language and hearing capabilities for voice automated selection.Must have the ability to follow one or two-step instructions; routine, repetitive tasks.Must be able to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Upon certification, must safely operate both single and double pallet jacks, forklift, and stock picker. Ability to handle multiple projects with good attention to detail.

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 poundsMust 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:

Primary equipment– Shag truck (CDL required), tractor, forklift, handheld scanner.

Secondary equipment - single pallet jack, double pallet jack, stock picker, turret truck, reach truck, computer, and Vocollect. May also use cleaning materials such as a broom and shovel.

Working Conditions:

The duties of this position are performed in a combination of a warehouse, vehicle, and store environment. There will be exposure to noise, diesel smoke, dust, dirt, snow, ice, vibrations, dampness, equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemical/solvents and temperature extremes.

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, Specialty Foods Warehouse 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.

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