Material Handler

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking a Material Handler to ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production lines and to support packing operations. The role emphasizes safety, organization, and proactive problem-solving.

You will work closely with the Team Lead, identify inefficiencies, and assist with material flow, inventory control, and daily warehouse activities. The job requires 1-2 years in warehousing and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in warehouse or inventory control, including leadership or lead-hand experience (required).
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Inventory tracking and material handling skills.
• Understanding of warehouse operations and production support.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pull the correct raw product in collaboration with line supervisor and management.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production lines.
• Manage collection and proper disposal of waste from lines.
• Support production and packing associates with materials and supplies.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouses and staging areas.
• Monitor inventory of packing materials and communicate shortages.
• Enforce safety and cleanliness standards within the warehouse.
• Collaborate with Team Lead on process improvements and labor allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Warehouse operations

Inventory handling

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Payrate : $19.79 / HR

JOB SUMMARY

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of raw materials to production lines, efficient collection of waste, and overall support to packing operations. This role ensures there is a clean, organized, and safe environment. The Material Handler works closely with the Team Lead and is expected to proactively identify issues, resolve inefficiencies, and recommend performance improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1 25% Ability to work with the line supervisor and other management to identify and pull the correct raw product.
• 2 20% Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production lines
• 3 15% Manage collection and proper disposal of waste from lines
• 4 10% Support production and packing associate with materials and supplies
• 5 10% Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouses and staging areas
• 6 10% Monitor inventory of packing materials and communicate shortages
• 7 5% Enforce safety and cleanliness standards within the warehouse
• 8 5% Collaborate with Team Lead on process improvements and labor allocation

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Prefer High School or GED but not required.

Experience

1-2 years in warehouse or inventory control, including leadership or lead-hand experience (required). Experience in food or perishable good handling, inventory systems, or warehouse equipment (preferred)

Skills

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Good communication and time management
• Understanding of warehouse operations and production support
• Inventory tracking and material handling skills
• Ability to troubleshoot material flow and supply issues

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Lifting to 50 lbs., standing for long periods, operating material handling equipment

Cold and dry warehouse areas; frequent movement between storage, staging, and production areas