Warehouse Associate - Day Shift (MA)

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc in Boston, MA, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to receive, stock, prepare and ship merchandise to customers in local and outlying areas.

You will operate forklift/pallet jack, use Voice to Pick or RF systems, verify quantities and quality, and keep work areas clean. This full-time role requires physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds and to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires forklift/pallet jack/cherry picker operation and ability to lift 40–60 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand and twist for extended periods.
• Forklift training/certification is required or in progress.
• Voice to Pick or RF system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, prepare and ship merchandise to customers in local and outlying areas.
• Accurately select/pick merchandise and verify quantity and unit of measure.
• Load merchandise into trucks and prepare for shipment via freight lines.
• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain compliance with policy.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF system usage

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift training/certification

Tools

Voice to Pick System

SAP

RF System

Job description

$20.00/hour

Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for receiving, stocking, preparation and shipping of merchandise to customers in local and outlying areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately select/pick merchandise from assigned slot and confirm the correct quantity and unit of measure.
• Load Merchandise into appropriate truck.
• Drop merchandise for "reserve" to "pick" slots.
• Prepare VIA merchandise for shipment on freight lines.
• Repack loose merchandise for shipping/delivery.
• Verify quality of product, packaging and adherence to vendor compliance policy.
• Accurately adhere to Warehouse Labor Standard, “Preferred Method Standard”.
• Identify and report slot and put-away problems.
• Shrink wrap merchandise/pallets after picking as needed.
• Performs housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Ability to operate forklift/pallet jack and cherry picker; ability to lift 40-60 pounds repeatedly each shift.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, stand and twist for extended periods of time.
• Ability to successfully complete forklift training/certification requirements.
• Ability to operate Voice to Pick System or Radio Frequency (RF) system.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous knowledge of SAP
• One year warehouse experience and previous forklift certification.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An individual should contact his or her supervisor or the human resources department if he or she believes that accommodation is needed.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch or sit.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Job is performed in a warehouse/operations environment.
• Frequently exposed to fast-moving material handling equipment or other mechanical equipment, extreme cold or heat in freezer/cooler warehouse environments including a temperature of zero degrees.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, containing toxic or caustic chemicals, low voltage electrical equipment, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment usually is loud.
• This is a full-time position.
• Must have the ability to work a varied schedule which might include shift work (days or nights), weekdays or weekends, and some holidays.
• Work hours may vary or change based on customer orders, departmental or business requirements.
• The position does not require travel.