Outbound Forklift

Sysco; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Hawaii is looking for a warehouse associate responsible for replenishing selection slots and maintaining a clean work area. The position requires lifting heavy cases and using equipment such as stand-up forklifts. Applicants need a high school diploma and experience in a warehouse setting is preferred. This role involves physical activity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in a warehouse is preferred.
• Proficiency with a stand-up forklift and riding pallet jack is desired.
• Basic knowledge of fresh produce is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes selection slots during operations.
• Rotates product using FIFO methods.
• Cleans and maintains the work area.

Skills

Reading and writing in English

Communication skills

Ability to perform tasks at an acceptable productivity level

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Riding pallet jack

RF scanners

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

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.