Warehouse Associate - Night Shift (GA)

Sysco; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Norcross, GA is seeking a Warehouse Associate responsible for receiving, stocking, preparation and shipping of merchandise to customers in local and outlying areas.

The role requires operating forklift/pallet jack and cherry picker, RF devices, lifting 40–60 pounds repeatedly, and working a full-time schedule with possible overtime. This on-site warehouse position offers opportunities for growth and varied daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with SAP and warehouse systems is a plus.
• Forklift certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select/pick merchandise from assigned slots with accuracy.
• Load merchandise into the correct truck.
• Place merchandise for “reserve” to “pick” slots.
• Prepare merchandise for shipment on freight lines.
• Repack loose merchandise for shipping/delivery.
• Verify product quality and packaging aligns with vendor policies.
• Adhere to Warehouse Labor Standards.
• Identify and report slot and put-away problems.
• Shrink wrap merchandise/pallets as needed.
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

RF device operation

Cherry picker

Reach truck experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

RF devices

Job description

$19.12/hour

Sun-Thu 5:00pm-1:30am or finished, some OT

SUMMARY

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The ideal Candidate will have the 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; and ability to operate a Radio Frequency (RF) or Voice Pick devices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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 house keeping duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Preferred qualifications are: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Previous knowledge of SAP, one year warehouse experience and previous forklift certification.

Experience

• 6 months of previous warehouse experience and/or training preferred.
• Material handling equipment experience preferred.
• Reach truck experience a plus.

Requirement

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a functional capacity test.

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.
• This is a full-time position.
• Must have the ability to work a varying 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.