Warehouse (Forklift Operator/Back Up Driver)

Sysco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Company pension plan

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Job summary

Sysco is hiring for a warehouse associate in Ontario, Toronto area. The role focuses on accurate order selection, packing, FIFO, and shipping operations.

You will scan items, validate counts, load/unload trucks, and occasionally back up drivers to ensure timely deliveries. The position requires forklift certification (REACH and reverse steer), experience with inventory systems, a valid driver’s license with clean CVOR, and the ability to work in cold/freezer environments while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education or higher.
• 3 Years work experience in Food Service Industry in Warehouse and Delivery.
• Forklift Certified – REACH and REVERSE STEER experience required.
• Experience with scanners/inventory systems.
• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract and CVOR.
• Ability to read and carry out English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate, timely and efficient selection of customer orders and orders delivered by outside transport.
• Order picking and put away product.
• Maintain FIFO practices for warehouse functions.
• Scan and validate box counts.
• Load/unload trucks and backup driver duties as required.
• Provide excellent customer service and support inventory control.
• Housekeeping and safety compliance with OHSA and HACCP regulations.
• Assist with cardboard recycling and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Scanner use

English literacy

Time management

Customer service

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Education

Post-secondary education or higher

Tools

REACH forklift

CVOR

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pay: $26.14/hr

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensures the accurate, timely and efficient selection of all Customer orders and all orders that are delivered by outside transport.
• Order Picking and Put away product
• Maintaining FIFO practices for all warehouse functions.
• Scanning and validating box count
• Scanning return product back into stock
• Load/Unload trucks
• Backup Driver as required - Deliver products to customers efficiently and timely
• Rebox/Smallbox
• Segregating and tagging customer orders
• Supporting Inventory Control
• Skid Maintenance/Slotting
• Transfer of product throughout all Operations/Warehouse
• Support defrosting operation as needed
• Product Selection for Production (pull)
• Cross training of functions as required
• Assisting on cardboard bailing.
• Maintain efficiencies and proper documentation as required.
• Comply with Warehouse best practices (below)
• Housekeeping – maintain overall cleanliness of plant environment
• Comply with all safety rules and adherence to all Company Health and Safety policies, OHSA. Achieve if required the necessary certifications for a pallet jack /walkie operator.
• Comply with all food safety and HACCP regulations
• All other duties as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service
• Assisting on cardboard bailing.
• Maintain efficiencies and proper documentation as required.
• Comply with Warehouse best practices (below)
• Housekeeping – maintain overall cleanliness of plant environment
• Comply with all safety rules and adherence to all Company Health and Safety policies, OHSA. Achieve if required the necessary certifications for a pallet jack /walkie operator.
• Comply with all food safety and HACCP regulations
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

• Post-Secondary Education or higher.
• 3 Years work experience in Food Service Industry in Warehouse and Delivery.
• Forklift Certified – REACH REVERSE STEER experience REQUIRED
• Experience with use of scanners/inventory systems
• Valid drivers’ license, clean driver abstract and CVOR
• Ability to read, comprehend and carryout instructions in English
• Must be able to work in a cold/freezer environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English fluent)
• Time management - fast paced environment, ability to problem solve
• Customer Service skills
• Basic computer knowledge / general office equipment use
• Capable of working independently
• Computer Proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook)

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. Sysco has 27 Specialty Meat and Seafood operating companies across Canada and the United States that focus on meat and seafood production and distribution. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

• Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Optional Insurance
• Parental Leave Plan
• Company Pension Plan
• Group RRSP & TFSA
• Employee and Family Assistance
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Maple Virtual Care
• Unlimited on-line learning
• Sysco product discounts
• Preferred vendor discounts
• Associate Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process.

This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.