Recoup Associate

Sysco; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a warehouse associate to identify, stage, and repackage damaged and returned products in line with quality control standards. You will transport items to the recoup area and restore stock locations.

Ability to operate an electric pallet jack or forklift, lift up to 75 pounds, and work overtime as needed is expected. Prior warehouse experience and safety-minded attitude are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work rapidly at a steady pace in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong understanding of safety and quality control standards.
• Experience with pallet jacks and forklifts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify damaged products within the warehouse (Dry, Cooler, and Freezer) within the selection slot or designated recoup area.
• Separate damaged product, clean-up, repackage or repair if warranted, and identify for return to the pick slot or disposition as damaged.
• Unload, separate, and stage product returns from routes for processing.
• Stage recouped product for Warehouse Personnel to return to inventory.
• Follow all Food Safety and Quality Control standards.
• Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport the product.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment.
• Attend required company meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

This is a warehouse position responsible for identifying, staging, and repackaging damaged and returned products in accordance with Sysco's quality control standards. Responsibilities include but not limited to transport to the recoup area for separation, clean up, repacking boxes, and returning the product to stock locations.

Responsibilities:

• Identify damaged products within the warehouse (Dry, Cooler, and Freezer) within the selection slot or designated recoup area.
• Separate damaged product, clean-up, repackage or repair if warranted, and identify for either return to the pick slot location or disposition as damaged.
• Unload, separate, and stage product returns from routes for processing.
• Stage recouped product appropriately for Warehouse Personnel to return to inventory
• Follow all Food Safety and Quality Control (Q.C.) standards
• Frequently lift product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72 inches; constantly bend and twist while operating a pallet jack and/or forklift, retrieving items from lower shelf areas.
• Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport the product.
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to pallet jack, SOS unit, and personal protective equipment. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and safely operate all mechanical equipment.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18+ years of age
• Pass employment testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent
• 3 months' warehouse experience
• 3 months' experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift
• Previous experience at Sysco or in the foodservice industry

Professional Skills:

• Able to work rapidly at a constant pace for the entire shift, in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to meet or exceed established cases per error goals.
• Develop a good working knowledge of the product, placement, and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Requires working overtime hours, working weekends, and holidays.
• Requires working in areas with temperature and humidity variations based on local weather conditions, and on selecting environment (Dry, Cooler, Freezer).