JOB DESCRIPTION The Forklift Operator, Putaway will be responsible for supporting production and warehouse for the movement of raw material and effective management of inventory. The Forklift Operator will manage production and warehouse records of raw materials, complete all necessary and required documents for outbound products, receive raw material and ensure pallet shipment as correct. Schedule :- Monday - Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 0830 p.m. Responsibilities: Order Selection: Operate forklift to move/organize raw material and finished goods in the warehouse. Load/unload trucks and trailers using a forklift. Assist production with movement of raw materials when needed. Order picking and selecting. Rotate raw material inventory (FIFO). Pallet assembly for finished goods. Maintenance and general sweep of the warehouse docks as needed. Complete internal documents including but not limited to Bill of Lading, outbound checklists and invoice copies. Cleaning, organizing and repairing pallets when needed. Organize shipping containers in the yard when required. Conduct forklift pre-checks such as charging of batter and water of battery. Report equipment issues to appropriate parties. Check and verify inbound/outbound shipments and invoices. Work with warehouse to move raw material to production areas. Manage raw material cooler, ensure proper orientation and follow the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) method. Maintain accurate records of raw material usage. Monitor and manage inventory levels. To perform all the necessary inbound and outbound shipments in the warehouse. Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met. Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their supervisor. Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present. Perform other duties as assigned. Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment such as electric pallet jacks, order pickers, and voice-directed picking systems. Forklift certification or equivalent experience preferred. Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards immediately. Teamwork: May assist in training new selectors on safe work practices and order selection procedures. Collaborate with other warehouse personnel to ensure smooth and efficient warehouse operations. Skills: Order Selection: Proven ability to accurately and efficiently select orders with minimal errors. Physical Strength: Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects (up to 75 lbs) frequently. Work in a cold environment with varying temperatures (1-7 degrees Celsius) for Operate power equipment such as a forklift and/or manual pallet jack (90%). Certifications: Forklift certification Voice-directed picking system training preferred. Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: 2+ years of experience Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities. At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together. COMPANY OVERVIEW FreshPoint, a division of Sysco, is the largest produce distributor in North America, we focus on bringing fresh food from the farmer’s field to our customers’ kitchens. FreshPoint operations span more than 30+ distribution centers in the US and Canada. We target regional and national foodservice customers in such markets as catering, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, and schools. FreshPoint also supplies grocery stores and other wholesale suppliers with apples to zucchini and everything in between. 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. Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy: Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts - Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Life Insurance - Voluntary Optional Insurance - Parental Leave Plan - Company Pension Plan - Group RRSP & TFSA - Employee and Family Assistance - Stock Purchase Plan - Maple Virtual Care - Unlimited on-line learning - Sysco product discounts - Preferred vendor discounts - Associate Resource Groups (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team. This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.