Dock Worker - Houston Hrsc

H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 400 stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $25 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 110,000+ Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers.

Providing our Customers with products they love is a big job, and our 12.1 million square feet of warehousing helps make that possible. Our Distribution Center and Transportation Partners are key to helping stock H-E-B Stores and keeping our supply chain moving all over Texas and Mexico.
As a Dock Worker for H-E-B Transportation, you'll load and unload trailers, safely and thoroughly. You'll operate MHE and promote a safe, clean work environment.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources-People-drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.
Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... ability to work in a team-based environment?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... knowledge and skills to work in a safe and compliant manner?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to maintain a sense of urgency in all tasks?
We are looking for:

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of warehouse process for sanitation (e.g., cleaning agents, supplies, tools)

What is the work?
Transportation Operations:
- Plans and facilitates daily loading and unloading of H-E-B trailers of specific reusables (e.g., pallets, plastic trays and crates, boxes, wrap, ties, assorted returns)

• Escalates issues outside parameters to appropriate parties
• Promotes a safe and clean work environment
• Operates material handling equipment
• Loads and unloads trailers in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with SOPs; unloads completely
• Maintains a sense of urgency; always prompt and punctual
• Maintains clean trailers; operates wash equipment; washes trailers as needed

What is your background?

• 0+ years of experience
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Dock Worker for H-E-B Transportation?

• Working knowledge of related local, state, and federal regulations (preferred)
• Knowledge of warehouse process for sanitation, including cleaning agents, supplies, and related tools

- Math skills (+, -, *, /)

• Reading and writing skills
• Organization skills

- Bi-lingual (English - Spanish) skills a plus

• Ability to operate machines and equipment in a safe, independent manner
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in pallet jack and forklift operation
• Ability to communicate effectively

- Ability to operate H-E-B in-house systems (e.g., TINA)

• Attention to detail

Can you...

• Frequently lift and carry 7 lbs for duration of a 10 to 12-hour shift
• Occasionally lift up to 57 lbs
• Occasionally reach overhead, at shoulder, knee, and floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, and pivot
• Work in multi-temperature zones
• Constantly* stand, walk, and squat

• While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as-Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8-hour day; Frequently: 2.5 - 5.5 hours per 8-hour day; Occasionally: 0 - 2.5 hours per 8-hour day

10-2022