Dock Operations & Loading Specialist

Sysco; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Transportation and Warehouse associate in Harrisburg to support loading, unloading and dispatching according to company standards. You will ensure trailers are loaded properly, refrigerators are functioning, and safety procedures are followed to maintain food safety and operational efficiency.

The role requires a Class A CDL and about 1 year of tractor-trailer experience, with a schedule Tue/Wed 8:30AM–7PM and Thu/Fri 6AM–4:30PM, plus overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1 year tractor-trailer experience preferred.
• Class A CDL is required.
• English literacy for safety communications.

Responsibilities

• Works with loaders and management to move trucks and trailers per door assignments to complete loading.
• Ensures trailer or truck is fully loaded and refrigeration unit operates correctly before moving.
• Completes trailer sanitation prior to reloading if needed (cleanup, disposal, sweeping).
• Performs daily inspections of incoming/outgoing equipment and maintains equipment inventory.
• Handles returned merchandise per standards and logs stock movements.
• Ensures load bars and bulkheads are accounted for and stored properly; notifies management of repairs needed.
• Occasionally visits service terminals for refueling/repairs; maintains trip-related calibration.
• Picks up local backhauls and delivers to customers/vendors as needed.
• Adheres to safe work methods and reports unsafe conditions.
• Operates all assigned equipment safely (hand carts, pallets, etc.).
• Communicates any loading or equipment concerns to management during shifts.
• Works assigned schedule and supports overtime as required.

Skills

Safe lifting and delivery

Co-worker communication

Problem solving

English literacy

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Load handling equipment training

Job description

Sysco is seeking a Transportation and Warehouse associate in Harrisburg to support loading, unloading and dispatching according to company standards. You will ensure trailers are loaded properly, refrigerators are functioning, and safety procedures are followed to maintain food safety and operational efficiency.

The role requires a Class A CDL and about 1 year of tractor-trailer experience, with a schedule Tue/Wed 8:30AM–7PM and Thu/Fri 6AM–4:30PM, plus overtime as needed.