Warehouse Associate Union - Night Shift - Part Time (IL)

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc in Woodridge, IL, is seeking a warehouse associate to receive, stock, prepare, and ship merchandise. The role requires forklift operation, RF/voice picking, and the ability to lift 40–60 pounds repeatedly. A stable shift and full-time hours are available in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Ideal candidates will have SAP knowledge, warehouse experience, and a focus on accuracy and safety. Join a team that handles local and regional distribution with daily shipping

Qualifications

• Preferred High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience operating forklift and related warehouse equipment.
• Ability to lift 40–60 pounds repeatedly and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Accurately select/pick merchandise from assigned slots and confirm quantities.
• Load merchandise into trucks and prepare shipments for freight lines.
• Repack, verify quality, and adhere to vendor compliance policies.
• Operate RF/voice pick devices and maintain safety standards.
• Perform housekeeping and identify slot/put-away issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner

Pallet jack

Reach truck

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Pallet jack

RF devices

Job description

$24.46/hour

Sun-Thu 6p-10p

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.