Inventory Clerk

Sysco; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Irvine is seeking a warehouse associate to accurately select products from the warehouse, assemble orders, label items, and stage shipments for dispatch. This role requires attention to detail and safe handling of goods in a fast-paced environment.

You will operate an electric pallet jack, read orders from screens, and ensure proper sequencing and labeling while following GMP and SQF procedures, with ability to work 10–12 hour shifts in coolers or freezers.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 0–1 year of relevant work experience.
• Able to lift 10–75 lbs repeatedly, up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently reach up to 72 inches and stand 10–12 hours daily.
• Work in coolers and/or freezers with extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Read customer orders from label screen and select products by slot and description.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place on pallets in the proper sequence.
• Attach labels on products.
• Operate an electric pallet jack to move items to the proper slot and dock area for staging.
• Handle products with care and report damages to a supervisor.
• Perform daily equipment checks and assist in keeping the facility clean.
• Adhere to GMP and SQF policies as described in Sysco safety manuals.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Order picking

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Forklift operation

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the associate will accurately and efficiently select products in the warehouse. Prepare products for shipping by stacking in an orderly and stable configuration, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read customer order from label screen and select product by slot and description.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets in the proper sequence.
• Attach labels on product.
• Properly operate an electric pallet jack (2-pallet length) to proceed to correct slot location, and transport product to dock area for staging.
• Handle products with the necessary care.
• Report any damage of merchandise, equipment or facility to a supervisor.
• Perform daily equipment checks.
• Assist in the clean-up of the facility and sign off on the daily cleaning area that the supervisor may assign.
• Sign in and out for all equipment when used.
• Use basic communication skills to understand work systems, instructions, etc.
• Adhere to all applicable GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), personal hygiene, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) policies and procedures as described in the European Imports - Sysco Food Safety Training Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 0 - 1 Year relevant work experience.
• Frequently lift product that weighs 10lb - 75lbs and up to 100lbs.
• Frequently reach up to 72 inches.
• Constantly bend and twist while operating an electric pallet jack or forklift, retrieving products from lower shelf areas.
• Work in very extreme temperatures (cooler and/or freezer).
• Work on your feet for 10 - 12 hours daily.

Preferred Requirements

• 1 year experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift.
• 1 year of warehouse, military, or physically active job experience.
• 1 year Selection Experience.
• 2 years consistent work history preferred.