Warehouse Associate

Company:  

US0288 Sysco Knoxville, LLC

Zip Code:

37921

Minimum Level of Education:

High School or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience:

0-1 Years

Employment Type:

Full Time

Travel Percentage:  

0

OVERVIEW:

We offer our associates 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.

General Summary:

This is a warehouse worker position responsible for operating an electric pallet jack or forklift, selecting the correct products from warehouse racking, labeling product using label technology, palletizing product as it is selected to build customer orders and delivering product to the dock in a safe and efficient manner. This position requires working 6:00 p.m. until end-of-shift until all product is accurately selected and loaded. Overtime hours and working weekends and holidays are required in order to successfully fill customers' orders. The job requires working in areas with temperature and humidity variations based on local weather conditions, and on selecting environment (Dry, Cooler, Freezer).

Base rate: $18.64 per hour. Productivity incentive pay averages $23-24 per hour, can go up to $30 + per hour.

Up to $2, 500 Sign on Bonus!

Sunday-Thursday shift starts daily 5PM. Must be willing to work overtime, based on business need.

Some Friday shift work may be available. 

Why Join Sysco?

• Pay for performance
• Full Benefit Package including Medical/Dental/Vision/Life & more
• Paid Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays after 90 days
• Automatic company 401K contributions each pay period, plus annual matching contributions
• Workout facility free and onsite for associates
• Discounted Employee stock purchase program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Casual dress in our warehouse
• Fun culture with employee recognition
• Job stability

Responsibilities of an Order Picker:

• Hand select orders within various warehouse environments of fluctuating temperatures, including Dry, Cooler, and Freezer.
• Operate assigned SOS unit to create labels; correctly place labels on product.
• Stack product on pallets in accordance with proper selecting procedures (for example, no stacking heavy-on-light, labels facing out, etc.).
• Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport product.
• Stage pallets for loading on proper dock locations.
• Follows SyscoSafe preferred work methods at all times and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Follow sanitation requirements in order to comply with policy set forth by the Company and by AIB (American Institute of Baking).
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to pallet jack, SOS unit, and personal protective equipment. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and safely operate all mechanical equipment.
• Frequently lift product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72 inches; constantly bend and twist while operating a pallet jack and/or forklift, retrieving items from lower shelf areas.
• Shrink-wrap product on loading dock.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications of an Order Picker:

• 18+ years of age

Preferred Qualifications of an Order Picker:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 3 months warehouse experience and/or 3 months operating an electric pallet jack or forklift and/or a history of physical nature roles preferred

Professional Skills of an Order Picker:

• Able to meet or exceed minimum efficiency levels established through an engineered production standard.
• Able to work rapidly at a constant pace for the entire shift, in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to meet or exceed established cases per error goals.
• Develop a good working knowledge of product, placement, and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.

Physical Demands of an Order Picker:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Requires working overtime hours, working weekends, and holidays.
• Requires working in areas with temperature and humidity variations based on local weather conditions, and on selecting environment (Dry, Cooler, Freezer).

Working Conditions of an Order Picker:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by warehouse workers within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of warehouse workers assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, a warehouse worker must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may 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.