Forklift Operator - Day Shift | Cold Storage Warehouse Pro

Sysco; New England (GA); On-site; USD 28,654,000 - 137,540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an Operations teammate for our warehouse in the United States, operating powered industrial equipment and using a forklift Reach truck to place products in overstock slots and perform related duties.

The role requires reading simple instructions, basic math, and strong safety awareness; shift is day time with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within Sysco’s logistics network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 6 months related warehouse experience or training.
• 6 months of warehouse distribution experience.
• Previous stand-up forklift Reach truck experience.
• Pass mandatory ergonomics testing.

Responsibilities

• Operates electric forklift Reach, which requires moving levers and pressing pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus in the cooler, freezer, and dry spaces.
• Stores and removes pallets of products from rack locations.
• Puts product in overflow locations.
• Hand stacks product onto/off of pallets and into packing locations as required.
• Maintains a clean work environment by performing duties of sweeping, ice removal, scrubbing with rags and brushes, and removing trash as required.
• Transfers any leftover items to the Home slot.
• Cleans up aisles and pick up leftover pallets at the end of the shift.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & basic math

Safety awareness

Computer skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Warehouse experience/training

Tools

Forklift Reach truck

Job description

Sysco is seeking an Operations teammate for our warehouse in the United States, operating powered industrial equipment and using a forklift Reach truck to place products in overstock slots and perform related duties.

The role requires reading simple instructions, basic math, and strong safety awareness; shift is day time with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within Sysco’s logistics network.