Returns Putaway at Sysco

Broussard, Louisiana, United States

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

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 1-3 months related experience and/or training
  • Ability to become certified on all warehouse equipment
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
  • Ability to write simple correspondence
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
  • 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 commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear
  • Frequently required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Occasionally required to climb or balance
  • Must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities: distance vision and peripheral vision

Responsibilities

  • Operate an electric pallet jack and/or forklift, including in cooler, freezer, and dry spaces
  • Review damage sheets and damaged products to determine what is salvageable
  • Re-box and re-label salvageable products and return them to inventory
  • Put away dry, cooler, and frozen repacks and returns, keeping slots clear of incorrectly placed products
  • Maintain quality of perishable products by ensuring proper rotation, monitoring expiration dates, and communicating concerns to inventory control
  • Relay issues of short-dated product to inventory control and handle product as necessary
  • Send product to the food bank as needed
  • Verify drivers' paperwork and returned merchandise
  • Check and correct all reason codes used
  • Break down routes, separating adjustments and clean invoices
  • Ensure inventory accuracy by assisting Inventory Control as needed
  • Put away all returns each day
  • Sort returns and recoup salvageable product
  • Provide coverage for Driver Check-In as needed
  • Adhere to company safety policies and procedures
  • Comply with company high risk and sensitive items procedures
  • Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Forklift Operation
Electric Pallet Jack
Inventory Management
Product Sorting
Re-labeling
Quality Control
Expiration Monitoring
Warehouse Operations

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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