Outbound Loader

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Operations professional to load pre-assembled merchandise and pallets for shipment and to transport containers as directed under general supervision.

You will perform heavy lifting, operate a pallet jack or forklift, wrap pallets, load and unload trucks, and help ensure safety and accuracy in shipment prep. Must be 18+ and able to pass pre-employment tests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3 months warehouse experience preferred.
• 3 months experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift preferred.
• Previous experience at Sysco or in foodservice industry preferred.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Submit to pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check, Physical Abilities Test).

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads shipments as required, lifting boxes up to 100 pounds.
• Loads trucks according to mapping and special instructions.
• Packs product to avoid damages and maintain load stability.
• Wraps pallets by machine or hand for stability.
• Unloads and cleans trucks as necessary.
• Operates stock trucks and mechanical jacks safely.
• Prepares products for shipment by weighing, handling and transporting.
• Marks, addresses, loads, and packs product for delivery.
• Hand loads product onto trucks as required.
• Complies with all safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Adaptability

Quality Orientation

Work Management

Effective Communication

Education

GED preferred

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Electric Pallet Jack

Forklift

Job description

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

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.