Loader

Sysco•Central, CA

7d•$10 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Loader is responsible for general warehouse functions, including loading, unloading, manual depalletizing, receiving, put-away, pulls, replenishments, and product selection when qualified and needed. Work must follow Preferred Work Methods (PWMs), and each function may require specific equipment and/or process certification. The role requires working in freezer, cooler, and dry warehouse environments, including exposure to extreme cold and warm temperatures. Duties must be performed safely and accurately while meeting productivity standards and goals. The position supports the accurate receipt, handling, inspection, and movement of products. This includes recording item and shipment information in the warehouse management system using RF equipment, monitoring product condition and temperature, documenting vendor compliance issues, and maintaining warehouse areas and locations. The associate operates and inspects material handling equipment, follows safety and food-safety requirements, and reports unsafe conditions or equipment service needs. This is a full-time warehouse position with a varying schedule that may include day or night shifts, weekdays, weekends, and some holidays. Work hours may change based on customer orders, departmental needs, or business requirements. Travel is not required. Compensation is listed as $10.00–$48.00; actual pay may depend on skills, years of experience, and other factors. The associate may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

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.
Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and read and write simple correspondence.
Must be able to speak effectively one-on-one and in small groups and respond to questions from managers, associates, and peers.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Material handling equipment certification is required, or the ability to become certified.
Must meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving of 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 General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
Six months of previous warehouse experience and/or training preferred.
Material handling equipment experience preferred.
Reach truck experience preferred.
Crown and/or Raymond reach truck experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure received pallets meet defined requirements.
Accurately enter or scan LPNs, catch weights, manufacture dates, expiration dates, and other item information into the warehouse management system using RF equipment.
Verify and record item information, piece counts, and weights against bills of lading, invoices, and other records.
Inspect products for shortages, damage, quality issues, or deterioration of packaging and report findings to a supervisor.
Record overages, shortages, and damages on the OS&D form.
Verify that cooler and frozen product temperatures are taken according to established PWMs; follow temperature-abuse procedures when temperatures are outside accepted ranges.
Document and communicate vendor compliance issues using the vendor compliance form during receipt.
Apply blind LPNs according to established PWMs when manufacturers have not provided license plates.
Ensure dock doors, plates, lights, and locks operate properly; report repair or service needs to a supervisor.
Successfully complete receiving certification and testing.
Work with the immediate supervisor to minimize warehouse shrink and product damage.
Maintain the neatness and cleanliness of assigned work areas and travel aisles, and ensure warehouse locations are accurate.
Immediately report unfixable or unsafe issues to a supervisor.
Observe and enforce safety rules to prevent accidents and injuries.
Safely operate appropriate material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
Use proper lifting techniques and physical work practices in accordance with established 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.
Understand and comply with Company policies and applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies, including OSHA and HACCP requirements.
Support food-safety policies, standard operating procedures, and prerequisite food-safety control programs that meet legal and quality requirements and industry best practices.
Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.