Warehouse (Forklift Operator/Back Up Driver)

Sysco Canada Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Canada Inc. in Vaughan, Ontario is hiring a Warehouse Associate to pick and prepare customer orders, load/unload trucks and maintain inventory accuracy. The role requires forklift certification (REACH and reverse steer) and ability to work in a cold/freezer environment.

Strong English communication and safety compliance are essential. Three years of warehouse/food service experience and proficiency with scanners and inventory systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification with Reach and reverse steer experience required.
• Experience operating scanners and inventory systems.
• Ability to read and execute instructions in English.
• Comfort working in cold/freezer environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, timely selection of customer orders and outside-transport deliveries.
• Perform order picking and put-away of product.
• Maintain FIFO practices across warehouse functions.
• Scan and validate box counts and load/unload trucks.
• Support inventory control and cross-train in warehouse functions.
• Maintain housekeeping and comply with safety and HACCP regulations.

Skills

Forklift certification (Reach)

Reverse steer forklift

Scanner & inventory systems

English reading & writing

Independent work

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education or higher

Tools

Pallet jack/walkie operation

Job description

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.

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
• Load/Unload trucks
• Backup Driver as required - Deliver products to customers efficiently and timely
• Rebox/Smallbox
• Segregating and tagging customer orders
• Supporting Inventory Control
• 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.
• 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
• Basic computer knowledge / general office equipment use
• Capable of working independently