Outbound Forklift

Sysco (old); Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a warehouse associate to ensure selection slots are replenished during operations and rotated FIFO. The role requires handling, stocking, and maintaining cleanliness of the work area in a fast-paced environment.

Six months of warehouse experience and familiarity with stand-up forklifts, riding pallet jacks, and RF scanners are preferred, along with basic knowledge of fresh produce. Good English communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (education requirement).
• Six months warehouse experience.
• Six months experience with stand-up forklift and riding pallet jack preferred.
• Basic knowledge of fresh produce preferred.
• Experience with replenishment, product cycling, RF scanners and returns related functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes selection slots during selection operations.
• Rotating product FIFO (first-in-first-out).
• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the work area.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring that the selection slots are consistently replenished during selection and ensuring that all replenished slots are rotated in FIFO.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Replenishes selection slots during selection operations.
• Rotating product FIFO (first-in-first-out).
• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the work area.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Six (6) months experience in a warehouse.
• Six (6) months experience of proficiently utilizing a stand-up forklift and riding pallet jack preferred.
• Basic knowledge of fresh produce preferred.
• Experience in replenishment, cycling of product, RF (radio frequency) scanners and other returns related functions preferred.

Skills

• Must have strong reading, writing, and be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to perform work assignments at an acceptable productivity level.
• Able to effectively communicate and interact with others in a professional manner.

Physical Demand

• Stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, squat, turn the body, and walk.
• Lift and move cases (selecting a product and placing on a pallet) ranging in weight up to 75 lbs continuously to and from heights ranging from floor to knee, waist, shoulder, and overhead.
• Use hands and fingers to peel and stick labels on cases.
• Handle and feel objects and/or equipment controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Must have the ability to talk and hear; must be able to hear warning horns on moving machinery and equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include close and distance vision, depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must exhibit a high level of endurance, energy, and strength to successfully perform the position.

Work Environment

Must be able to work in confined spaces