Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of raw materials to production lines, efficient collection of waste, and overall support to packing operations. This role ensures there is a clean, organized, and safe environment. The Material Handler works closely with the Team Lead and is expected to proactively identify issues, resolve inefficiencies, and recommend performance improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work with the line supervisor and other management to identify and pull the correct raw product.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production lines.
• Manage collection and proper disposal of waste from lines.
• Support production and packing associate with materials and supplies.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouses and staging areas.
• Monitor inventory of packing materials and communicate shortages.
• Enforce safety and cleanliness standards within the warehouse.
• Collaborate with Team Lead on process improvements and labor allocation.

Qualifications:

• Education: Prefer High School or GED but not required.
• Experience: 1-2 years in warehouse or inventory control, including leadership or lead-hand experience (required). Experience in food or perishable good handling, inventory systems, or warehouse equipment (preferred).

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Good communication and time management.
• Understanding of warehouse operations and production support.
• Inventory tracking and material handling skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot material flow and supply issues.

Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Lifting to 50 lbs., standing for long periods, operating material handling equipment. Cold and dry warehouse areas; frequent movement between storage, staging, and production areas.

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.

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.

Anticipated Close Date: This is an evergreen job posting with no application deadline.