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: Assistant Department ManagerFLSA: Non-ExemptGeneral FunctionAssists in managing overall daily warehouse operations and directs labor. Responsible for maintaining equipment and the cleanliness of the facility.Core Competencies
Partnerships
Growth mindset
Results oriented
Customer focused
Professionalism
Reporting RelationsAccountable and Reports to: Warehouse Manager; Department ManagerPositions that Report to you: Department PersonnelPrimary Responsibilities and Duties
Supervise and direct the work of all employees. Organize and plan labor usage for efficiency and cost control.
Maintain in-house quality control including cleaning, mishandling of equipment and merchandise.
Communicates with supervisors labor needs, receiving, storage, rotation, and shipping issues.
Responds to questions and issues from employees.
Attends and participates in meetings.
Maintain employee records and document employee interactions
Secondary Responsibilities
Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.
Train new employees.
Completes employee performance reviews and participates in productivity reviews.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Responsible for instructing, assigning work, reviewing work, planning work of others, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems.
Has authority to recommend employee disciplinary and discharge actions.
Education and ExperienceHigh school graduate or equivalent preferred. 6 months to 1 year similar or related experience preferred.Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force repeatedly; exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
Must be able to be on feet (standing and walking) for 6-8 hours a day.
Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must pass post offer pre-employment fitness test, hearing, and drug screen.
Working Conditions:
The duties of this position are performed mostly in the production area which is wet and refrigerated (@38 degrees).
Work around loud equipment.
Frequent deadlines exist while handling multiple tasks.
Daily contact with employees, technicians and salespersons.
Ability to climb, bend, lift and work in areas of limited mobility.
Equipment/Programs used to Perform JobTelephone, fax, copier, calculator, computers, and warehouse handling equipment.Are you ready to smile, apply today.