FORKLIFT OPERATOR, PUTAWAY
Company: SYSCO
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Company: -US0001 Sysco Jackson, LLCZip Code:39209Minimum Years
of Experience:2 YearsEmployment Type:Full TimeTravel Percentage:
-0COMPENSATION INFORMATION:The pay range provided is not indicative
of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided
for generalized comparison. - Factors that may be used to determine
rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience
and other individualized factorsGeneral Summary:This is an
operations position responsible for stocking received merchandise
in the appropriate location, operating and maintaining equipment
associated with warehouse activity and performing other related
duties as required.This is a dayshift position.Essential Skills and
Knowledge
- Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable
words and to recognize similarities and differences between words
and between series of numbers.
- Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete
variables in standardized situations.Essential Duties:
- Operates electric forklift, which requires moving levers and
pressing pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting
apparatus in the cooler, freezer, and dry spaces.
- Unloads/loads pallets of products using forklifts.
- Stores and removes pallets of products from rack
locations.
- Puts product in overflow locations.
- Hand stacks product onto/off of pallets and into packing
locations as required.
- Maintains a clean work environment by picking up and removing
trash as required.
- Performs duties of order selector as needed.Minimum
Requirements:
- Age 18+
- High school diploma/GED or 6 months related warehouse
experience or training
- 6 months of warehouse distribution experiencePreferred
Requirements:
- Previous stand-up forklift experienceCompetencies:To be
successful in this position, the individual performing the duties
must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:
- To perform the job successfully, an individual should
demonstrate the following competencies:
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able
to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time;
Arrives at meetings on time.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management
direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an
alternate plan.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of
others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational
values.
- Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not
blaming; Maintains confidentiality.
- Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles;
Measures self against standard of excellence.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
- Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts
well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration
regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for
own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for
ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve
performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in
timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works
quickly.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports
potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials
properly.
- Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able
to build morale and group commitments to goals and
objectives.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is
regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and
talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to
50 -80 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid
conditions; moving mechanical parts and extreme cold. The employee
is frequently exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is
occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise
level in the work environment is usually loud.EEO/AA
EmployerBENEFITS INFORMATION:For information on Sysco's Benefits,
please visit https://SyscoBenefits.comOVERVIEW: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.
Keywords: SYSCO, Jackson , FORKLIFT OPERATOR, PUTAWAY, Professions , Jackson, Mississippi
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