Warehouse Associate, Nights

FHLB Des Moines; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Warehouse Associate for night shifts to hand-build pallets, label products, and load trailers in accordance with company standards.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, inspect products for damage, maintain a clean and safe warehouse, and document time with a wearable computer. A high school diploma and forklift/pallet jack certification are preferred; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift and pallet jack certification preferred.
• Basic math and reading skills required for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Read pick sheets and travel to proper warehouse locations using a pallet jack.
• Build pallets, label products, and load pallets on trucks safely according to standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse; address spills or damaged cases per procedures.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack following safety procedures; report equipment issues.
• Record time and productivity using the wearable computer for reporting.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack handling

Safety procedures

English communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Warehouse Associate, Nights page is loaded## Warehouse Associate, Nightslocations: FP- Coastal SBProducetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R270201**Company:**US1601 Coastal Sunbelt Produce, LLC**Sales Territory:**None**Zip Code:**20723**Travel Percentage:**0**Compensation Range:**$20.00The 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 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.* Perform related duties as assigned..**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 preferred.**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.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color 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. 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.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.**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 Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.