Operations Specialist

Description

Job Title: Operations Specialist 

Employee Category: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Operations Supervisor & Sr. Director of Operations 

Date Created or Reviewed: 2026 

SERVICE PHILOSOPHY

Pueblo Diversified Industries (“PDI”) is a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation with a mission to create pathways of opportunity where people with diverse abilities thrive through informed choices, meaningful education and employment, premier residential services, and dynamic social experiences. Pueblo Diversified Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SUMMARY

The Warehouse/Production Specialist supports PDI’s warehouse and production operations in a manner that meets PDI’s mission to serve people with disabilities while fulfilling the exacting requirements of its business and commercial partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Load and unload materials to and from designated storage areas at PDI warehouse, production  areas, or other work sites

· Stack and pile materials, such as boxes, cell packs, skids, or pallets

· Transport material to and from designated areas by hand or by using a dolly, a hand truck, and  powered lift equipment

· Bundle and band finished product using banding machines, pallet wrap, label, and attach shipping documents

· Clean work areas using brooms, rags, and cleaning compounds

· Read work orders and listen to oral instructions to determine work assignments

· Assist in work areas and other PDI environments as required

· Supports assembly and maintenance operations as required

· Forward shipping and receiving documents and files related to inbound receipt of goods to the supervisor

· Quality Control, inspect items are correctly packaged and documentation is technical and numerically correct. 

· Address correctable deficiencies while performing the work as quickly as possible and oversee corrective action

Vehicle use

·This position does require you to have a current and active driver's license, and personal automobile insurance, drive a company vehicle or PDI vehicle on PDI business

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PDI POSITIONS

You must be age 18 or over to work at PDI. You must also pass a pre-hire drug and background screen, as well as random drug screens that may occur at any time and without notice while employed by PDI. You must be computer-literate, comfortable with technology, and have well-developed oral and written communication skills. You must be able to complete and pass First Aid, CPR, and other required training.

 If the position requires you to drive a PDI vehicle on company business, then you must possess a valid driver’s license and agree to a review of your motor vehicle record for addition to PDI’s authorized drivers list. In addition, if the position authorizes you to drive your personal vehicle on PDI business, then you must provide proof of automobile insurance and proof of required automobile insurance limits.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (“GED”) and one year of warehouse experience required. Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to clearly and legibly write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with people served and their support networks, and co-workers.

 MATHEMATICS ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

 REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Warehouse 1 Specialist / Driver works in the main PDI facility. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Warehouse Specialist is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can often be elevated and hectic.

 
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time or part-time position. Hours will generally be 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. An unpaid 30- minute meal period is required.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Warehouse Specialist must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with the aid of an assistive device. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the Warehouse Specialist is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The Warehouse Specialist is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Warehouse Specialist is occasionally required to taste or smell.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Should you need help to apply, please contact HR at 719-564-0000 or [email protected]