Cold-Storage Forklift Layer Picker

Sysco Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

US0177 NorthEast Payroll, a division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC, seeks a warehouse associate in Des Moines, IA to build and stage pallet orders and operate a reach forklift. The role requires lifting and working in freezer/cooler environments while following PWMs and safety rules.

The position is mid-shift (3pm-11pm), Sunday through Thursday, with full-time hours and potential eligibility for Sysco benefits. Prior warehouse experience and forklift certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a functional capacity test.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervision, management and co-workers.
• Must be able to observe and to communicate those observations verbally and in written form to others responsible for the equipment operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Layer Picking (Forklift Operator): Transport pallets between staging areas per PWMs.
• Pull/Put away product using MHE, primarily a reach forklift.
• Inspect products for shortages, damage, or quality issues.
• Ensure pallets are shrink-wrapped and secured for delivery.
• Use RF equipment to locate products for order building and accurate retrieval.
• Must successfully complete the forklift operator certification and PWMs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Reach truck experience

Forklift certification

Job description

US0177 NorthEast Payroll, a division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC, seeks a warehouse associate in Des Moines, IA to build and stage pallet orders and operate a reach forklift. The role requires lifting and working in freezer/cooler environments while following PWMs and safety rules.

The position is mid-shift (3pm-11pm), Sunday through Thursday, with full-time hours and potential eligibility for Sysco benefits. Prior warehouse experience and forklift certification are preferred.