Forklift Operator - Immediate Opening - Military Veterans

Company:  

US3089 Sygma San Antonio (The Sygma Network, Inc)

Sales Territory:  

None

Zip Code:

78218

Travel Percentage:  

0

COMPENSATION 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 factors

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the associate will accurately and efficiently select products in the warehouse using full and partial pallet order selection using forklift and with electronic pallet jack when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate electric forklift, which requires moving levers and pressing pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus in the cooler, freezer and the dry spaces of the warehouse to complete full and partial pallet order selection using forklift and with electric pallet jack when needed.

• Store and remove pallets of products from rack locations.

• Put product in overflow locations.

• Hand stack product on and off pallets into primary locations as required.

• Perform secondary duties of order selector and forklift operator as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education Required:

High school diploma/GED

Experience Required:

1+ years warehouse distribution experience

1+ years standup forklift experience

Technical Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure

• Ability to handle up to 80 lbs, 50 lbs regularly is required

• Ability to move levers and pressing foot pedals to drive electric forklift and control movement of lifting apparatus

• Ability to read customer orders from label screen

• Adherence to all applicable GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) personal hygiene and SQF (Safety Quality Food) policies and procedures

Language Requirements:

English

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This position requires the ability to stand, walk and use hands, fingers and feet to operate electric pallet forklift.  Must be able to walk, bend, reach and stoop regularly

Work Environment:

An environment with temperatures of 0, 35, 65 degrees and ambient temperatures.  Exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions.  Notice level is usually loud with moving mechanical parts/equipment.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

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.