Repack Associate - Des Plaines

sysco; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Chicago, Inc. is seeking a warehouse associate in Des Plaines, IL to salvage, recoup, and repackage damaged products. You will assess and sort items for recouping and work with warehouse management to control shrink, while coordinating with merchandising on packaging from vendors.

The role emphasizes accuracy, mathematical aptitude, and the ability to read and communicate effectively. This entry-level position requires 18+ years of age and includes eligibility for the company incentive

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 months of related warehouse distribution experience preferred.
• Requirements: 18+ years of age
• Requirements: Pass employment testing

Responsibilities

• Assess and sort all damaged products for recouping.
• Collaborate directly with warehouse management to control shrink.
• Cooperate indirectly with merchandising to ensure proper packaging from vendors.
• Assist with developing a reconciliation program.
• Work with inventory control to assist in reducing company shrink.
• Keep the area clean and neat at all times.

Skills

Reading & writing

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company: US0024 Sysco Chicago, Inc.

Sales Territory: US-IL-Des Plaines

Zip Code: 60016

Travel Percentage: 0

Compensation Range: $17.31 - $25.96 USD Hourly

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a finance position that is responsible for salvaging, recouping and repacking products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and sort all damaged products for recouping.
• Collaborate directly with warehouse management to control shrink.
• Cooperate indirectly with merchandising to ensure proper packaging from vendors.
• Assist with developing a reconciliation program.
• Work with inventory control to assist in reducing company shrink.
• Keep the area clean and neat at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 months of related warehouse distribution experience preferred.
• Requirements: 18+ years of age
• Requirements: Pass employment testing

Professional Skills

• Able to read, write and communicate effectively, as it relates to the job and the safety regulations.
• Can read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Able to print and speak simple sentences.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Computer skills.
• Capable of applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.

Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Must regularly lift and/or move 20-40 pounds, and occasionally lift 50-80 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

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 Aff

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.