Warehouse Associate
About The Position
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for receiving, stocking, preparing, and shipping merchandise to customers in local and outlying areas. The role is performed in a warehouse/operations environment and involves selecting, verifying, repacking, loading, and preparing merchandise for shipment, as well as maintaining housekeeping standards. This is a full-time position with a varied 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. The position does not require travel. The work environment may include fast-moving material-handling or mechanical equipment, freezer and cooler areas with temperatures down to zero degrees, wet or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, low-voltage electrical equipment, vibration, and loud noise. Physical activities include handling objects and controls; standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and stooping; and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting or moving up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Ability to operate a forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker.
- Ability to lift 40–60 pounds repeatedly during each shift.
- Ability to bend, stoop, climb, stand, and twist for extended periods.
- Ability to successfully complete forklift training and certification requirements.
- Ability to operate a Voice to Pick System or Radio Frequency (RF) system.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Previous knowledge of SAP.
- One year of warehouse experience.
- Previous forklift certification.
Responsibilities
- Accurately select merchandise from assigned slots and confirm the correct quantity and unit of measure.
- Load merchandise into the appropriate truck.
- Move reserve merchandise into pick slots.
- Prepare VIA merchandise for shipment on freight lines.
- Repack loose merchandise for shipping or delivery.
- Verify product quality, packaging, and compliance with vendor policies.
- Follow the Warehouse Labor Standard, “Preferred Method Standard.”
- Identify and report slot and put-away problems.
- Shrink-wrap merchandise or pallets after picking as needed.
- Perform assigned housekeeping duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- May be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
- Benefits information is available at SyscoBenefits.com.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
