Warehouse Worker

Sysco•Plainfield, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Worker is responsible for various warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, putaway, replenishment, item demand, consolidation, count checks, and loading/unloading of trucks. This role is crucial for the efficient operation of the warehouse and ensuring timely delivery of goods.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Experience working in a warehouse environment preferred.
Proficient in the operation of Powered Industrial Trucks such as stand-up reach truck or other industrial equipment (e.g., double pallet jack) preferred.
Warehouse Management System (e.g., WMS-HighJump/PeopleSoft) experience preferred.
Experience with RF or Voice devices preferred.
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills.
Ability to effectively prepare and present reports and information.
Ability to respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management, and inter-department staff.
Understanding of team dynamics and ability to work well within a team structure.
Capability to work with internal staff from other departments and shifts proactively and constructively.
Ability to build working relationships with internal business partners, vendors, and customers.
Planning/Organization skills: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary. Uses time effectively.
Customer Service skills: Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed. Follow up as needed.
Problem Solving skills: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions.
Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Makes timely decisions.
Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Follows through on commitments.
Detail Oriented: Attention to details and accuracy.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio and percent; use of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read, understand and execute all relevant policies and procedures in a consistent, timely, and objective manner.
Complies with local, state, and federal regulations and safety guidelines.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently prepared and ready to work and on time.
Experience with WMS-HighJump/PeopleSoft, Voice Recognition and RF devices a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a warehouse environment.
Proficiency in the operation of Powered Industrial Trucks such as stand-up reach truck or other industrial equipment (e.g., double pallet jack).
Warehouse Management System (e.g., WMS-HighJump/PeopleSoft) experience.
Experience with RF or Voice devices.
Experience with WMS-HighJump/PeopleSoft, Voice Recognition and RF devices.

Responsibilities

Unloading & loading of shipments using various powered industrial equipment.
Inspecting, counting, and examining all shipments for damages and/or discrepancies against Purchase Orders (POs).
Documenting all overages, shortages, and damages.
Ensuring all necessary signatures are obtained on driver paperwork before release.
Wrapping pallets by machine or hand for stability.
Loading outbound shipments safely and securely to prevent damage.
Conveying items from receiving or staging areas to designated storage locations (Home, Overflow, or Bulk).
Replenishing, managing item demand, performing count checks, and consolidating items to maximize warehouse space.
Receiving product in accordance with correct associated PO numbers and completing discrepancy forms.
Breaking down and separating product by specific item numbers.
Selecting various orders within the warehouse and stacking product on pallets for outbound staging.
Checking pallets for errors and adjusting pallet quantities for even weight distribution.
Maintaining warehouse housekeeping and adhering to all safety regulations and standards.