Forklift Operator, Letdown at Sysco

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Warehousing, Logistics, Food DistributionIndustries

Requirements

  • Age 18+
  • High school diploma/GED or 6 months related warehouse experience or training
  • 6 months of warehouse distribution experience
  • 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 compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • 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
  • Computer skills
  • Preferred: Previous stand-up forklift experience

Responsibilities

  • 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 pallet jacks and 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 performing duties of sweeping, ice removal, scrubbing with rags and brushes, and removing trash as required
  • Transfers any leftover items to the Home slot at the end of the shift
  • Cleans up aisles and pick up leftover pallets at the end of the shift
  • Performs duties of order selector as needed
  • Stocking received merchandise in the appropriate location
  • Operating and maintaining equipment associated with warehouse activity
  • Performing other related duties as required

Skills

Forklift Operation
Pallet Jack
Warehouse Stocking
Inventory Storage
Hand Stacking
Basic Math
Computer Skills
Cleaning

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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