Inbound Forklift Operator

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC operates a warehouse environment where you will operate and maintain equipment used during receiving and storage. Your role ensures the smooth flow of products as they are received, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The position requires following safety policies, performing basic math, and communicating effectively in a deadline-driven setting. The job may involve lifting up to 50–100 pounds and standing or walking for long periods.

Qualifications

• 2 years of warehouse experience.
• Pass mandatory ergonomics testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain warehouse equipment (tugs, forklifts, pallet jacks) according to safety rules.
• Ensure assigned equipment is maintained and report repairs to the manager.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and policy requirements to minimize accidents and equipment damage.
• Use horns when exiting storage areas or in areas with obstructed views to enhance safety.
• Plug equipment into a power source when not in use to ensure fully operational equipment.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Safety policies

Numerical data

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stress management

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Tugs

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This role operates and maintains equipment associated with warehouse activity and performs other related duties as required. Control flow of products being received into the warehouse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conform to appropriate equipment (i.e., tugs, forklifts, pallet jacks) operation rules and practices to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Guarantee that assigned equipment is maintained and clean; report repair or service needs to the manager to reduce equipment damage.
• Observe all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies to reduce accidents, injuries, and equipment damage.
• Use equipment horns when driving out of storage areas, into obstructed view areas, and when entering walkways or row intersections to reduce accidents, injuries, and equipment damage.
• Plug equipment into a power source when not in use to ensure the availability of fully operational equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• 2 years of warehouse experience.

Requirement

• Pass mandatory ergonomics testing.

Professional Skills

• Working knowledge of Sysco safety and security policies, equipment associated with warehouse activities and the operation of the equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to disseminate numerical data.
• Manage work time efficiently.
• Follow procedures and policies.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Identify and solve problems.
• Must be able to manage the pressures and stress associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.