Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Sysco

70d • $19

About The Position

Responsible for all general warehouse functions including loading, unloading, manual depal, receiving, put-a-way, pulls and replenishments, and selection of product when qualified and as needed in accordance with Preferred Work Methods (PWMs). Each function requires specific equipment and/or process certification. Requires working in freezer, cooler and dry warehouse environments with extreme cold and/or warm temperatures. Performs all duties safely, accurately and meets set productivity standards and goals.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a functional capacity test.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervision, management and co-workers.
• Must have a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Six months previous forklift experience required.
• Reach truck experience preferred.
• Material handling equipment experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Crown and/or Raymond reach truck experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow warehouse management system directed tasking to transport pallets of product safely between staging areas.
• Put away product using material handling equipment (MHE), primarily a reach forklift.
• Inspect product being moved for shortages, damage, quality, or deterioration of packing and report to supervisor.
• Replenish product to full pallet or hand stack pick location/slot from reserve location following directed tasking.
• Remove shrink wrap, bands or tape when placing a pallet into a selection location.
• Ensure pallets are secured with shrink wrap for effective delivery to a door or staging area.
• Deliver stacked pallets to assigned area on loading dock.
• Complete the forklift operator certification process and testing.
• Work effectively with immediate supervisor to minimize warehouse shrink/damage.
• Maintain neatness and cleanliness of assigned work areas and travel aisles.
• Report any unfixable/unsafe issues immediately to supervisor.
• Observe and enforce all safety rules to eliminate accidents and injuries.
• Operate appropriate MHE, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, in a safe and orderly manner.
• Ensure that MHE is maintained and clean; report repair or service needs to supervisor.
• Use warehouse computers and RF equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Comply with all applicable Company policies and State/Federal laws.
• Support food safety policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Benefits

• For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees