District Operations Assistant

Description

Pizza Wholesale of Lexington, Inc. (PWL), established in 1976 and a founding distributor of Hunt Brothers® Pizza (www.pwlhbp.com), is a privately held, family owned and operated direct store distribution business. Pizza Wholesale of Lexington, Inc. develops Hunt Brothers® Pizza across 21 states through our 4200 Valued Customer Partners and growing. Our purpose is to “create opportunities for families through love and pizza" through 250 team members, customer development and community outreach. With more than 9,000 locations in 31 states, Hunt Brothers® Pizza is the nation's largest brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry.

Position Summary: This position includes a broad range of responsibilities that support a district /region’s daily warehouse, logistics, customer service, and equipment installation on an as needed basis. It offers key support for the area which allows other team members to maximize their customer facing responsibilities. A general understanding of basic warehouse processes, the ability to assemble prefabricated counters and move commercial food service equipment along with internal and external customer service is required. The ability to obtain a DOT medical card with one year minimum certification and operate a commercial motor vehicle is required for this position.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Maintains cleanliness of warehouse and warehouse grounds
   • Pulls and assembles small wares packages as needed for Team Members and customers
   • Stages product for loading based on need and schedule
   • Receives & verifies all products coming into the warehouse against Bill of Lading
   • Inspects trucks upon delivery to ensure product is received at appropriate temperatures and is in acceptable condition
   • Rotates all products in freezer and other storage areas (FIFO)
   • Orders warehouse supplies through Central Purchasing including but not limited to cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels etc.
   • Ensures inventory counts and accuracy daily
   • Receives equipment and ensures condition
   • First point of contact for power failures or alarms at the warehouse
   • Schedules service for anything related to issues that may occur in the warehouse in coordination with the Paris support team
   • Ensures proper upkeep and maintenance of warehouse, items inside warehouse and warehouse grounds
   • The ability to stay overnight as needed
2. Assists with various duties related to the maintenance of all company vehicles and equipment
   • Transport vehicles to and from repair facilities as needed
   • Assist team members with the defrosting of trucks as needed
   • Maintain and ensure proper use of all warehouse equipment
   • Oversees grounds upkeep in conjunction with the Paris support team
3. Performs district/regional support activities including but not limited to the following items:
   • Assist with transferring equipment and product from District to District as necessary.
   • Assists with product “hot-shots” when needed.
   • Responsible for installing equipment and marketing at new locations
     • Removing all packaging and trash
     • Completing warranty information
     • Ensure all equipment is working properly
     • Testing ovens by baking pizzas
     • Insure VCP is 100% ready for operations day
   • Deliver equipment as necessary to new and existing VCPs
   • Inventory tools at completion of installation
   • Deliver and prepare all smallwares for operations day
   • Route support as needed

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated customer service ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Licenses, certification, or registrations required for this position:
  • Valid operator’s license with safe driving record
  • Must be at least 21 years of age

Policy and Procedure Compliance:

• Comply with all policies and procedures, per all written and verbal management team directives, including, but not limited to:
  • Employee Handbook
  • Inventory Control Procedures

Personal Appearance:

• Maintain the highest standards of personal grooming and dress for work in a manner that:

• Reflects an image of professionalism, our concern for quality products and outstanding service.

• Appropriate shoes should be clean and shined. Clothing must not have tears or holes. Hats are acceptable but must be Hunt BrothersÒ logo.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift and bend up to 90% of daily work hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to drive a fork truck and operate an electric hand truck.
• Must be able to drive a 26,000lb GVW truck extended periods of time.
• Must be able to step up into and off of back of truck, 3 feet from ground, repeatedly throughout a day.
• Must be able to deliver product by hand truck; product load can weigh up to 500 lbs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Salary : $22 - $25