Yard & Dock Movement Specialist

SYSCO; Palmetto (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Palmetto, Alabama, is hiring an Operations associate responsible for moving trucks and trailers in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading.

You will verify seals, ensure refrigeration operates, secure loads, and coordinate with transportation and fleet teams to support efficient loading and yard organization.

A valid driver’s license and forklift/pallet jack certification are required; one year of warehouse or transportation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Less than high school education.
• Experience: 1 year warehouse or transportation preferred.
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license; forklift/pallet jack certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with loaders and supervision to move trucks and trailers between door assignments.
• Checks seals and that refrigeration unit is operating correctly.
• Moves trucks/trailers between docks to complete loading, including dropping and hooking.
• Ensures trailer or truck is loaded and secured before moving from dock.
• Coordinates with transportation management to use proper equipment on routes.

Skills

Communication

Numerical skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Less than high school education

Tools

Pallet Jack

Forklift Certification

Job description

Sysco in Palmetto, Alabama, is hiring an Operations associate responsible for moving trucks and trailers in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading.

You will verify seals, ensure refrigeration operates, secure loads, and coordinate with transportation and fleet teams to support efficient loading and yard organization.

A valid driver’s license and forklift/pallet jack certification are required; one year of warehouse or transportation experience is preferred.