Receiver (Nights) - SYGMA - Burlington, KY

Sysco•SYGMA Kentucky, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiver is responsible for general warehouse functions, including loading, unloading, manual depalletizing, receiving, put-away, pulls and replenishments, and product selection when qualified and as needed, in accordance with Preferred Work Methods (PWMs). Each function requires specific equipment and/or process certification. The role operates in freezer, cooler, and dry warehouse environments, including extreme cold or warm temperatures, and requires safe, accurate work that meets productivity standards and goals. The Receiver verifies incoming pallets and product information, records receipt details in the warehouse management system using RF equipment, checks product condition and temperature, documents discrepancies and vendor compliance issues, and maintains accurate warehouse locations. The role also operates and inspects material handling equipment, maintains a clean and safe work area, follows lifting and safety procedures, and complies with company policies, applicable laws, and food safety programs. Other warehouse duties may be assigned.

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, including observing and reporting equipment operation and maintenance issues verbally and in writing.
Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; 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 be able to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certification on material handling equipment is required, or the ability to become certified.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Must be able to perform the physical activities described, including handling objects and equipment, standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or sitting.

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-weight, manufacture dates, expiration dates, piece counts, and weights into the warehouse management system using RF equipment; verify information against bills of lading, invoices, and other records.
Inspect products being moved for shortages, damage, quality issues, or deterioration of packing and report findings to a supervisor.
Record overages, shortages, and damages on the OS&D form.
Ensure cooler and frozen product temperatures are taken according to established PWMs and follow the temperature-abuse process when temperatures are outside accepted limits.
Record and communicate vendor compliance issues using the vendor compliance form.
Apply blind LPNs according to PWMs when manufacturers have not provided license plates.
Ensure dock doors, plates, lights, and locks operate properly and report repair or service needs.
Successfully complete the receiving certification process and testing.
Work with the immediate supervisor to minimize warehouse shrink and product damage.
Maintain neat and clean 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, use proper lifting techniques, and follow physical work practices under established PWMs.
Operate appropriate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, safely and orderly.
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 applicable company policies, 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.
Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.