Selector (Produce)

Company Overview:

Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen’s has now welcomed the fourth generation of owners into the company, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office (all located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio). Culturally, we are an associate-first company that emphasizes quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.

Responsibilities:

Warehouse selectors are responsible for the accurate selection of product in an efficient and safe manner to fill orders and meet delivery schedules. Day to day responsibilities include:

• Accurately select product by matching slot numbers and product descriptions using a voice-activated warehouse management system. Reading and identifying merchandise and stock location tickets.

• Ability to work within various warehouse environments of fluctuating temperatures which could include dry, cooler, and freezer areas.
• Meet and maintain established productivity standards.
• Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport product.
• Stack product on pallets in accordance with proper selecting procedures for damage-free shipping.
• Shrink wrap and stage completed pallets of selected product in proper shipping lanes for loading.
• Communicate with leadership team regarding safety, equipment, damaged goods, and any issues that may arise.
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment.

• Reaching/bending/twisting and stooping/kneeling/crouching to place merchandise in storage areas and on pallets.
• Reaching/grasping/manipulating all equipment in a safe and proper manner (e.g., towmotor, dolly and pallets).
• Reaching/grasping/manipulating all merchandise (e.g., boxes).
• Writing on forms and store orders.
• Reading and writing shipping manifests and purchase orders.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for all customers and all associates.

Qualifications

A successful candidate should have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to meet or exceed minimum efficiency levels established through production standard.
• Must be production driven with the ability to work at a constant pace, in a fast-paced environment.
• Lift and carry cases of up to 50 pounds from pick slots.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
• Flexibility in scheduling and availability to work the times, shifts, days, and overtime as necessary to meet the Company’s needs.

• Tolerating temperatures down to 35 degrees F for a period up to 8 work hours (Freezer Order Picker only).
• Tolerating temperatures down to 10 degrees F below zero for a period up to 8 work hours (Produce Order Picker only).
• Being able to stay in the confined area of the operator compartment (approximately 4 feet by 6 feet) of the hi-lift for an 8-hour work shift.
• Lifting/lowering and pushing/pulling merchandise weighing up to 70 pounds from floor level to approximately 6 feet high over 1000 times a day.
• Being able to identify overhead stock of up to 20 feet.
• Giving proper and friendly service to all associates and outside representatives.
• Being able to effectively communicate with all customers and associates.
• Standing/walking for up to 8½ hours, with ½ hour lunch and one 15-minute breaks as rest periods (maximum 3 hours at a time on feet).

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.