Outbound Loader

Sysco; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Knoxville, LLC is seeking an Operations team member to load pre-assembled merchandise and pallets for shipment, following supervision and safety guidelines. The role involves preparing products for transport, loading/unloading, and ensuring load stability for safe delivery.

The ideal candidate will have at least a GED/high school diploma and prior warehouse exposure, including experience with pallet jack or forklift equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3 months warehouse experience preferred.
• 3 months experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift preferred.
• Previous Sysco or foodservice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads shipments, lifting boxes weighing up to 100 pounds each.
• Loads trucks according to truck mapping and special instructions.
• Packs product to avoid damages and maintain load stability for driver safety.
• Wraps pallets by machine or hand to ensure stability.
• Unloads and cleans out trucks as necessary.
• Operates stock trucks and mechanical jacks safely and efficiently.
• Prepares products for shipment by weighing, handling and transporting as required.
• Marks, addresses, loads, and packs product for proper delivery and condition.

Skills

Safety

Adaptability

Quality orientation

Managing work

Communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Company: US0288 Sysco Knoxville, LLC

Sales Territory: None

Zip Code: 37921

Travel Percentage: 0

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors.

JOB SUMMARY

This is an Operations position responsible for loading pre-assembled merchandise/pallets and master containers for shipment or transporting on delivery vehicles as directed under general supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loads and unloads shipments as required, constant lifting of boxes weighing up to 100 pounds each.
• Loads trucks according to truck mapping and special instructions.
• Packs product in a manner to avoid damages and maintain load stability to ensure driver safety.
• Wraps pallets by machine or hand to ensure stability.
• Unloads and cleans out trucks as necessary
• Operates stock trucks and mechanical jacks throughout the plant constantly in a safe manner.
• Prepares products for shipment under general supervision by weighing, handling and transporting as necessary.
• Marks, addresses, loads, and packs product for proper delivery and condition.
• Hand loads product onto trucks as required
• Complies with all safety regulations and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Experience

• 3 months of warehouse experience preferred.
• 3 months experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift preferred.
• Previous experience at Sysco or in foodservice industry preferred.

Requirement

• Must be 18+ years of age
• Submit to pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check, Physical Abilities Test)

Professional Skills

• Safety Awareness.
• Adaptability.
• Quality Orientation.
• Managing Work.
• Able to read, write and communicate effectively, as it relates to the job and the safety regulations.

An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

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.