Forklift Operator - Nights

Sysco•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for general warehouse functions, including loading, unloading, manual depalletizing, receiving, put-away, pulls, replenishments, and product selection when qualified and needed. Each function requires specific equipment and/or process certification. The role operates in freezer, cooler, and dry warehouse environments with extreme cold and/or warm temperatures, and requires safe, accurate work that meets established productivity standards and goals. The operator follows warehouse management system-directed tasks and Preferred Work Methods (PWMs) to move, store, replenish, and stage product. The role also includes inspecting product and equipment, maintaining clean and accurate work areas and locations, complying with safety and food-safety requirements, and performing other warehouse duties as assigned. This is a full-time night position with a varying schedule that may include days or nights, weekdays or weekends, and some holidays. Work hours may change based on customer orders or business requirements. The position does not require travel.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass a functional capacity test.
Must work effectively in a team environment.
Must communicate effectively with supervisors, management, and coworkers, including verbally and in writing when reporting equipment observations.
Must read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
Must speak effectively one-on-one and in small groups and respond to questions from managers, associates, and peers.
Must add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Material handling equipment certification is required, or the ability to become certified.
Six months of previous forklift experience is required.
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
Must be able to work a varying schedule that may include shifts, weekdays, weekends, and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Reach truck experience preferred.
Material handling equipment experience preferred.
Crown and/or Raymond reach truck experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow warehouse management system-directed tasks and established PWMs to transport pallets safely between staging areas, docks, manual depal areas, and storage locations.
Put away product using material handling equipment, primarily a reach forklift.
Inspect moved product for shortages, damage, quality issues, or deteriorating packaging, and report issues to a supervisor.
Replenish full-pallet or hand-stack pick locations from reserve locations according to directed tasks and PWMs.
Remove shrink wrap, bands, or tape when placing pallets into selection locations for replenishment.
Secure pallets with shrink wrap for delivery to doors or staging areas and for rack storage.
Transport multiple pallets with heavier pallets on the bottom and lighter pallets on top to prevent product damage.
Deliver stacked pallets to assigned loading dock areas so products are accurately staged for systematic loading.
Complete forklift operator certification and testing and perform work according to PWMs.
Work with the immediate supervisor to minimize warehouse product loss and damage.
Maintain neat and clean assigned work areas and travel aisles and ensure warehouse location accuracy.
Report unfixable or unsafe issues immediately to a supervisor.
Observe and enforce safety rules and use proper lifting techniques and physical work practices.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other appropriate material handling equipment safely and orderly.
Inspect and clean material handling equipment daily and report repair or service needs to a supervisor.
Use warehouse computers and RF equipment safely and professionally.
Comply with applicable company policies, laws, regulations, and food-safety requirements, including OSHA and HACCP requirements.
Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.