Forklift Operator - Bulk Puller - Mid Freezer

Sysco•Des Moines, IA

11d•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, in accordance with Preferred Work Methods (PWMs). Each function requires specific equipment and/or process certification. The role works in freezer, cooler, and dry warehouse environments with extreme cold and/or warm temperatures and requires safe, accurate work that meets productivity standards and goals. The position uses warehouse-management-system tasking to transport and handle pallets, primarily with a reach forklift, and to replenish and stage product. The associate inspects product and equipment, maintains a clean and accurate work area, follows safety and food-safety requirements, and reports damage, unsafe conditions, or equipment service needs. This is a full-time warehouse position with a stated mid shift of 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; work schedules may vary or change based on business requirements.

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 communicate effectively with supervisors, management, and coworkers.
Must be able to observe and communicate equipment-operation and maintenance observations verbally and in writing.
Six months of previous forklift experience required.
Must be certified on material handling equipment or able to become certified.
Must read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; read and write simple correspondence; and speak effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must meet the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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

Transport pallets safely between docks, staging areas, manual depalletizing areas, and storage locations according to directed tasks and established PWMs.
Put away product using material handling equipment, primarily a reach forklift.
Inspect moved product for shortages, damage, quality issues, or deteriorated packaging and report findings 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 a door or staging area and for rack storage.
When carrying multiple pallets, place heavier product on the bottom and lighter product on top to prevent damage.
Deliver stacked pallets to assigned loading-dock areas so products are accurately staged for systematic loading.
Successfully complete forklift-operator certification and testing and perform the applicable PWMs.
Work with the immediate supervisor to minimize warehouse product shrink and damage.
Maintain the neatness and cleanliness of assigned work areas and travel aisles and ensure warehouse-location accuracy.
Report unfixable or unsafe issues to a supervisor immediately.
Follow safety rules and operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other appropriate material handling equipment safely.
Use proper lifting techniques and physical work practices in accordance with PWMs.
Perform daily material handling equipment inspections, keep equipment clean, and report repair or service needs.
Use warehouse computers and RF equipment safely and professionally.
Comply with Company policies and applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including OSHA and HACCP requirements.
Support food-safety policies, procedures, and control programs that meet legal, quality, and industry requirements.
Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.