Pallet Jack & Warehouse Loader

Sysco; 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

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.