Warehouse Worker

Sysco•Sayreville, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Worker is responsible for various warehouse activities including but not limited to: shipping, receiving, putaway, replenishment, item demand, consolidation, count checks, loading and unloading of trucks. Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, with over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, operating approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serving more than 700,000 customer locations. The company offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, contributing to a dynamic organization, and serving others in a manner that exceeds expectations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills are necessary to perform at a high degree of proficiency
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
Planning/Organization – Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary. Uses time effectively
Customer Service – Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed. Follow up as needed
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Expertise in gathering and analyzing 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 - Is consistently prepared and ready to work and on time

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

Responsibilities

Unload inbound shipments and convey product to staging area to be received in
Inspect, count & 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