Night-Shift Forklift Operator — Fast-Paced Warehouse

Sysco; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Calera, AL is seeking an Operations associate responsible for stocking received merchandise, operating warehouse equipment, and supporting daily distribution tasks.

The role requires the ability to operate a forklift, load/unload pallets, and maintain a clean, safe workspace. A high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months warehouse experience are required; night shifts may be required. This position offers opportunities for reliable service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Age 18+ and ability to work nights.
• High school diploma/GED or 6 months related warehouse experience or training.
• 6 months of warehouse distribution experience.
• Ability to work nights.

Responsibilities

• Operates electric forklift, moving levers and pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus in cooler, freezer, and dry spaces.
• Unloads/loads pallets of products using pallet jacks and forklifts.
• 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 sweeping, ice removal, scrubbing with rags and brushes, and removing trash.
• Transfers leftover items to the Home slot at the end of the shift.
• Cleans up aisles and picks up leftover pallets at the end of the shift.
• Performs duties of order selector as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Sysco in Calera, AL is seeking an Operations associate responsible for stocking received merchandise, operating warehouse equipment, and supporting daily distribution tasks.

The role requires the ability to operate a forklift, load/unload pallets, and maintain a clean, safe workspace. A high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months warehouse experience are required; night shifts may be required. This position offers opportunities for reliable service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.