Job Title:  NIGHT WAREHOUSE MERCHANDISE SELECTOR

Location:  Danville, Illinois

JOB SUMMARY - Under the limited supervision of the Night Warehouse Supervisor and Crew Leaders, the Night Warehouse Worker is responsible for four major functions: 1) accurate merchandise selection; 2) transporting to the loading dock, and 3) truck loading. Must be able to apply knowledge of driving, stocking, picking, and replenishing skills in maneuvering material handling equipment at varying speeds in difficult situations: such as heavy traffic, crowded conditions, wet or slippery floors, or high heights. The night warehouse worker will perform a variety of functions as required to maintain optimal workflow.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Merchandise Selection

• Receive printed merchandise labels with information on item number, location and product description from warehouse supervisor or crew leader.

• Organize and review labels for manual adjustments made. 

• Accurately select items from dry goods, frozen, product or equipment areas according to description on labels using electrically powered carts insuring proper “First In and First Out” (FIFO) procedures are followed at all times. 

• Apply label to each item for easy viewing by loader, checker or delivery driver. 

• Transport loaded pallets to dock area or sequential loading on trucks. 

• Correct items picked in error by re-selecting proper item. 

• Weigh and record catch weight items as necessary. 

• Select and bag small supply items or produce items with a short shelf life. 

Truck Loading

• Receive printed load sheets from warehouse supervisor or crew leader with information on cubes, pieces, and number of pallets and special handling information. 

• Collection of selected items for transport to dock as needed. 

• Loading trucks in stop order for proper unloading. 

• Unload backhauls and various items for shuttle trailers. 

Miscellaneous Duties

• Fill in at other positions as necessary. 

• Receive backhauls and other late incoming freight and store properly. 

• Restock returned items, mis-picked product and fill pick holes as needed. 

• Perform daily inspection checks of machinery and charge batteries on machines nightly, following all appropriate safety procedures. 

• Accurately records pick times and complete incentive sheets as instructed. 

• Responsible for daily housekeeping tasks as assigned and cleaning as they work. 

• Pass company-administered power material handling training program. 

• Hazardous materials training for all products stored or used by Hawkeye Foodservice Distribution, Inc. 

• OSHA “Right to Know” training. 

• Proper material handling (lifting) training. 

• All safety meetings must be attended unless permission to be absent is authorized by a manger or supervisor. 

• Perform other assigned duties as may be required. 

• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work environment. 

• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. 

• Report all accidents involving employee or company property and equipment. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Equipment

• Demonstrates safe handling of equipment. 

• Job entails a high degree of attention to prevent injury to others as well as company property. 

• Must have the ability to read, write English, and perform simple mathematical calculations with general mental ability to handle paperwork documentation related to job duties. 

• Must be able to perform basic tasks on a computer terminal. 

• Professional representation of the company through responsible warehousing skills, professional appearance, and superior customer service must be adhered to.

• Prompt and regular attendance at work. 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain standing and/or walking for a minimum of eight hours per day, five days per week. 

• Must be able to walk on non-forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood, metal, and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces. 

• Must be able to bend, twist, climb, and move about easily in small places. 

• Must be able to lift objects up to and including 80 pounds. 

• Must be able to perform frequent pulling and pushing of products with or without the aid of material handling equipment. 

• Must be able to frequently reach for and lift products at waist level, above shoulder height, or below waist level. 

• Must be able to load and unload full trailers of product weighing as much as legal limits are applicable to the particular trailer. 

• Must be able to work effectively in all temperature ranges and subject to ambient weather conditions.