Selector, Out Bound - SYGMA - Harrisburg, PA

sysco; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Pennsylvania seeks a warehouse associate to hand-build pallets, label products, and load trailers per company standards. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, inspect products for safety, and maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment.

You will read pick sheets, follow safety protocols, and report issues to management. The role requires basic math, English literacy, and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 6 months of warehouse experience preferred; or equivalent.
• Forklift and pallet jack certification required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English; basic math skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Read pick sheets and travel to warehouse locations using a pallet jack.
• Select correct product type and quantity, label, palletize and load on trucks.
• Handle products per food safety procedures to reduce damage and contamination.
• Keep the warehouse clean and safe; address spills and damaged cases.
• Communicate issues to management (out of stocks, safety concerns).
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and scanners safely per standards.
• Report equipment issues to management.
• Complete paperwork and track time with wearable computer.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Safe lifting procedures

Food safety guidelines

Pallet building

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

English communication

Basic math

Problem solving

Follow instructions

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED/equivalent degree

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack certification

Job description

Company:

US3063 Sygma Pennsylvania (The Sygma Network, Inc)

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

17110

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 position serves our customers by hand-building pallets of product and loading product onto trailers according to established company and customer standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads pick sheets and travel to proper warehouse locations using a pallet jack.
• Picks proper product type and quantity, labels products and places on a pallet and loads the pallet on trucks according to proper zone, location, and established standards.
• Handles products and build pallets according to established food safety procedures (e.g. visual inspection of the product for damages, proper placement on pallets to minimize cross-contamination and damage).
• Ensures that the warehouse is maintained cleanly and safely according to company standards; takes appropriate corrective actions when a spill or damaged case is discovered; disposes of trash and recycling in proper receptacles.
• Communicates with the management team regarding any issues (e.g. products, out of stocks, safety issues, food safety concerns).
• Operates all company warehouse equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners) safely, according to company standards.
• Reports all equipment issues to a member of the management team.
• Completes all paperwork and utilizes a wearable computer to properly track time spent on assignments for productivity reporting.
• Works assigned schedule exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• High school diploma/GED/equivalent degree

Experience

• 6 months of previous warehouse experience preferred; or equivalent work experience in place of a degree.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Forklift and pallet jack license/certification.

Professional Skills:

• Knowledge of: safe lifting procedures, and food safety guidelines.
• Skill in: building pallets of products quickly, accurately and safely.
• Ability to: operate forklift and/or pallet jack and maneuver in tight areas.
• Meet the minimum productivity levels established by the company.
• Read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations.
• Perform basic math functions (e.g. add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Solve problems.
• Apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Wear personal protective equipment (e.g. safety shoes).

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 - 90 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts.

The associate is frequently exposed to high, precarious places.

The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Reasonable accommodations will 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.

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