Inbound Forklift Operator

3M HEALTHCARE; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corporation in Memphis is seeking a warehouse equipment operator to operate and maintain equipment used in warehouse activities. The role also involves controlling the flow of products being received into the warehouse and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The candidate should have at least 2 years of warehouse experience, be able to disseminate numerical data, manage time efficiently, and perform basic math.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience.
• Pass mandatory ergonomics testing.
• Working knowledge of Sysco safety and security policies and warehouse equipment operation.
• Demonstrated ability to disseminate numerical data.
• Manage work time efficiently.
• Follow procedures and policies.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Identify and solve problems.
• Ability to manage pressures and stress in a deadline‑oriented atmosphere.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conform to equipment operation rules (tugs, forklifts, pallet jacks) to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Ensure assigned equipment is maintained and clean; report repairs to the manager.
• Observe all safety, sanitation, and policy rules to reduce incidents and equipment damage.
• Use equipment horns when driving in storage areas or near obstructions and when entering walkways.
• Plug equipment into a power source when not in use to keep gear ready for operation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Mathematical calculations

Stress management

Job description

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Conform to appropriate equipment (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.
• Plug equipment into a power source when not in use to ensure the availability of fully operational equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience.
• Pass mandatory ergonomics testing.
• 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.
• Ability to manage the pressures and stress associated with a deadline‑oriented atmosphere.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include regular standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking and hearing; and regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities that may be required include close vision and distance vision.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affir… This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.