Forklift-Certified Outbound Warehouse Pallet Builder

Sysco Corp.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Warehouse Associate to hand-build pallets and load product onto trailers in accordance with company and customer standards.

The role involves reading pick sheets, selecting product, labeling, and safely loading pallets while respecting food safety procedures and cross-contamination controls. Strong English communication, basic math, and problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED/equivalent degree.
• 6 months of previous warehouse experience preferred; or equivalent work experience in place of a degree.
• Forklift and pallet jack license/certification.
• Knowledge of: safe lifting procedures, and food safety guidelines.
• Skill in: building pallets of products quickly, accurately and safely.
• Ability to: operate forklift and/or pallet jack and maneuver in tight areas.
• Read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations.
• Perform basic math functions (e.g. add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Solve problems.
• Wear personal protective equipment (e.g. safety shoes).

Responsibilities

• Reads pick sheets and travel to proper warehouse locations using a pallet jack.
• Picks proper product type and quantity, labels products and places on a pallet and loads the pallet on trucks according to proper zone, location, and established standards.
• Handles products and build pallets according to established food safety procedures (e.g. visual inspection of the product for damages, proper placement on pallets to minimize cross-contamination and damage).
• Ensures that the warehouse is maintained cleanly and safely according to company standards; takes appropriate corrective actions when a spill or damaged case is discovered; disposes of trash and recycling in proper receptacles.
• Communicates with the management team regarding any issues (e.g. products, out of stocks, safety issues, food safety concerns).
• Operates all company warehouse equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners) safely, according to company standards.
• Reports all equipment issues to a member of the management team.
• Completes all paperwork and utilizes a wearable computer to properly track time spent on assignments for productivity reporting.
• Works assigned schedule exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Pallet building

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

English communication

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Pallet jack

Job description

Sysco Corp. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Warehouse Associate to hand-build pallets and load product onto trailers in accordance with company and customer standards.

The role involves reading pick sheets, selecting product, labeling, and safely loading pallets while respecting food safety procedures and cross-contamination controls. Strong English communication, basic math, and problem-solving skills are required.