Unloader / Loader - Mid shift Dry

Sysco•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for unloading and loading product onto and from trailers when qualified and as needed, following Preferred Work Methods (PWMs). Both functions require specific equipment and/or process certification. The role works in freezer, cooler, and dry warehouse environments, including exposure to extreme cold and warm temperatures, and requires safe, accurate work that meets productivity standards and goals. The position performs a range of warehouse receiving and shipping tasks, including inspecting trailers and products, unloading and loading foodservice products and supplies, reconfiguring and securing pallets, checking temperatures for refrigerated and frozen products, and using material handling equipment and warehouse technology. Associates maintain clean and safe work areas and equipment, follow company and food safety procedures, and perform other warehouse duties as assigned. This is a full-time position with a stated mid shift of 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. The incumbent must be able to work a varying schedule that may include days or nights, weekdays or weekends, and some holidays; hours may vary or change according to business requirements. The position is performed in a warehouse/operations environment and does not require travel. Compensation is $25.07 per hour, and 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 successfully complete forklift certification and testing and be able to perform established PWMs.
Must meet 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 days or nights, weekdays or 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

Inspect inbound trailers for cleanliness before unloading and communicate unsanitary conditions to a supervisor.
Report inbound load, product, or pallet issues to a supervisor.
Unload foodservice products, supplies, or equipment from trailers or shipping containers onto the dock using material handling equipment and established PWMs.
Reconfigure inbound pallets to meet distribution center storage requirements.
Verify temperatures of refrigerated and frozen inbound products according to established PWMs and follow the temperature-abuse process when readings are outside accepted tolerances.
Apply shrink wrap to lumped pallets and other pallets as needed to secure products for delivery, storage, and shipment.
Inspect and clean trailers before loading.
Inspect inbound and outbound products for shortages, damage, quality issues, or deterioration of packing and report issues to a supervisor.
Load products onto trucks according to truck maps and special instructions while maintaining product and equipment safety, load stability, and balance.
Hand-load products onto trucks as required.
Control door lights to indicate when a driver may position a trailer at or pull it from a door.
Successfully complete forklift certification and testing and perform established PWMs.
Work with the immediate supervisor to minimize warehouse product loss and damage.
Maintain the neatness and cleanliness of 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 to help eliminate accidents and injuries.
Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks, safely and orderly.
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 to a supervisor.
Use warehouse computers and RF equipment safely and professionally.
Comply with applicable company policies, laws, regulations, and safety requirements, including OSHA and HACCP requirements.
Support food safety policies, standard operating procedures, and prerequisite food safety control programs.
Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.