Cold Storage Loader/Unloader — Forklift Certified, Mid Shift

Sysco Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Job summary

Sysco Corp. is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate in Des Moines, IA. The role involves unloading and loading product onto and from trailers, operating forklifts, and ensuring adherence to safety PWMs in freezer, cooler and dry environments.

You will verify temperatures, reconfigure pallets, seal pallets with shrink wrap, inspect equipment, and report issues to supervision. The job requires good teamwork, reliable communication, and the ability to lift up to 50-100 pounds while meeting

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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

• Unload inbound foodservice product, supplies or equipment from trailers or shipping containers onto the dock for receipt utilizing material handling equipment following PWMs.
• Reconfigure inbound pallets to meet RDC storage requirements.
• Verify refrigerated and frozen product temperatures on inbound loads.
• Apply shrink wrap to pallets to secure product for delivery and storage.
• Inspect trailers and product for shortages, damage or quality issues and report to supervisor.
• Load product onto trucks according to truck mapping and special instructions, maintaining load stability and driver safety.
• Operate forklifts and other MHE safely and according to PWMs.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and travel aisles.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reading & Writing

Math skills

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Sysco Corp. is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate in Des Moines, IA. The role involves unloading and loading product onto and from trailers, operating forklifts, and ensuring adherence to safety PWMs in freezer, cooler and dry environments.

You will verify temperatures, reconfigure pallets, seal pallets with shrink wrap, inspect equipment, and report issues to supervision. The job requires good teamwork, reliable communication, and the ability to lift up to 50-100 pounds while meeting