Cold Storage Forklift Operator – Full-Time

Sysco Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco NorthEast Payroll, a division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC, is seeking a warehouse associate to handle loading, unloading, depalletizing, receiving, put-away, and replenishment tasks. The role requires forklift operation in freezer, cooler, and dry areas with strict safety standards.

You will work mid-shift (3pm-11pm, Sunday–Thursday) and contribute to efficient, accurate warehouse operations. The position emphasizes equipment certification, adherence to PWMs, and safe material

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.
• Certification on material handling equipment is required, or the ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Follow warehouse management system directed tasking to transport pallets of product safely between staging areas.
• Put away product using material handling equipment, primarily a reach forklift.
• Inspect product being moved for shortages, damage, quality, or deterioration of packing and report to supervisor.
• Replenish product to full pallet or location from reserve location following PWMs.
• Remove shrink wrap, bands or tape when placing a pallet into a selection location for replenishments.
• Ensure pallets are secured with shrink wrap for delivery and storage.
• Deliver stacked pallets to assigned area on loading dock for systematic loading.
• Complete forklift operator certification processes and PWMs.
• Work with supervisor to minimize warehouse shrink/damage.
• Maintain neatness and cleanliness of work areas and travel aisles and accuracy of warehouse locations.
• Report unsafe issues to supervisor and observe safety rules.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift experience (6 months)

Reach truck experience preferred

Tools

MHE certification

Job description

Sysco NorthEast Payroll, a division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC, is seeking a warehouse associate to handle loading, unloading, depalletizing, receiving, put-away, and replenishment tasks. The role requires forklift operation in freezer, cooler, and dry areas with strict safety standards.

You will work mid-shift (3pm-11pm, Sunday–Thursday) and contribute to efficient, accurate warehouse operations. The position emphasizes equipment certification, adherence to PWMs, and safe material