Warehouse Worker

Sysco•Sayreville, NJ

13d•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. The position requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Sysco is a global leader in foodservice distribution, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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 (i.e., double pallet jack) preferred
Warehouse Management System (i.e., 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 and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management and inter-department staff.
Understands team dynamics and works well within a team structure.
Capable of working with internal staff from other departments and shifts in a proactive and constructive manner.
Ability to build working relationships with internal business partners, vendors and customers.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary.
Uses time effectively.
Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed.
Follow up as needed.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Expertise in gathering and analyzing information skillfully.
Develops alternative solutions.
Displays willingness to make decisions.
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Makes timely decisions.
Approaches others in a tactful manner.
Reacts well under pressure.
Follows through on commitments.
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.
Is 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
Proficient in the operation of Powered Industrial Trucks such as stand-up reach truck or other industrial equipment (i.e., double pallet jack)
Warehouse Management System (i.e., WMS-HighJump/PeopleSoft) experience
Experience with RF or Voice devices
Experience with WMS-HighJump/PeopleSoft, Voice Recognition and RF devices

Responsibilities

Unload inbound shipments and convey product to staging area to be received in.
Inspect, count, and examine all shipments being unloaded against PO’s for damages and/or discrepancies.
Document all overages, shortages, and damages.
Ensure that all necessary signatures are on the driver’s paperwork before the driver is released.
Wrap pallets by machine or hand to ensure stability.
Load outbound shipments in a way so that they are stable to ensure safety and avoid product being damaged.
Convey items from the Receiving area or Staging area to Home, Overflow, or Bulk locations.
Convey items from storage locations to Home/Bulk locations.
Consolidate like items in storage locations to maximize warehouse space.
Count inventory to make sure product quantities are correct in the locations.
Receive in product in accordance with correct associated PO numbers.
Complete discrepancy forms for any overages, shortages, or damages.
Break down & separate product by specific item numbers.
Select various orders within the warehouse.
Stack product on pallets to be conveyed to outbound staging area.
Check pallets brought to staging area for errors.
Adjust pallet quantities from one pallet to another to ensure even weight distribution on the pallets.
Clean dock areas & all assigned aisles in accordance with warehouse policy.
Comply with all Safety regulations and standards.