Warehouse Associate

Company: US0670 Edward Don

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Zip Code:

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Compensation Range:

The 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.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 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.
• Ability to operate Voice to Pick System or Radio Frequency (RF) system.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous knowledge of SAP
• One year warehouse experience and previous forklift certification.

Physical Demand
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An individual should contact his or her supervisor or the human resources department if he or she believes that accommodation is needed.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch or sit.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance 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.

• Job is performed in a warehouse/operations environment.
• Frequently exposed to fast-moving material handling equipment or other mechanical equipment, extreme cold or heat in freezer/cooler warehouse environments including a temperature of zero degrees.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, containing toxic or caustic chemicals, low voltage electrical equipment, and vibration.
  The noise level in the work environment usually is loud.
• This is a full-time position.
• Must have the ability to work a varied 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.

The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
Changes to this job description or any other job description are prohibited.
To recommend a revision, please email your request to the Senior VP, RDC Facilities and Senior Director, Human Resources for their review and consideration. Any approved changes to job description will be made by the Executive Assistant to the master copy of a job description.
This document contains proprietary information of Sysco Redistribution Center Facilities and may not be reproduced, used, disclosed, or disseminated in whole or in part to anyone without Sysco’s written consent.

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.