Warehouse (Forklift Operator/Back Up Driver)

Job summary

Responsible for accurate order selection, put-away, and maintaining FIFO practices within a warehouse environment. Additionally serves as a backup driver to deliver products to customers efficiently and timely.

Job details

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. Sysco has 27 Specialty Meat and Seafood operating companies across Canada and the United States that focus on meat and seafood production and distribution. 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. Pay: $26.14/hr Role Responsibilities: Ensures the accurate, timely and efficient selection of all Customer orders and all orders that are delivered by outside transport. Order Picking and Put away product Maintaining FIFO practices for all warehouse functions. Scanning and validating box count Scanning return product back into stock Load/Unload trucks Backup Driver as required - Deliver products to customers efficiently and timely Rebox/Smallbox Segregating and tagging customer orders Supporting Inventory Control Skid Maintenance/Slotting Transfer of product throughout all Operations/Warehouse Support defrosting operation as needed Product Selection for Production (pull) Cross training of functions as required Assisting on cardboard bailing. Maintain efficiencies and proper documentation as required. Comply with Warehouse best practices (below) Housekeeping - maintain overall cleanliness of plant environment Comply with all safety rules and adherence to all Company Health and Safety policies, OHSA. Achieve if required the necessary certifications for a pallet jack /walkie operator. Comply with all food safety and HACCP regulations All other duties as assigned. Provide excellent customer service Assisting on cardboard bailing. Maintain efficiencies and proper documentation as required. Comply with Warehouse best practices (below) Housekeeping - maintain overall cleanliness of plant environment Comply with all safety rules and adherence to all Company Health and Safety policies, OHSA. Achieve if required the necessary certifications for a pallet jack /walkie operator. Comply with all food safety and HACCP regulations All other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements: Post-Secondary Education or higher. 3 Years work experience in Food Service Industry in Warehouse and Delivery. Forklift Certified - REACH REVERSE STEER experience REQUIRED Experience with use of scanners/inventory systems Valid drivers' license, clean driver abstract and CVOR Ability to read, comprehend and carryout instructions in English Must be able to work in a cold/freezer environment Excellent oral and written communication skills (English fluent) Time management - fast paced environment, ability to problem solve Customer Service skills Basic computer knowledge / general office equipment use Capable of working independently Computer Proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook)

What you’ll do

Responsible for accurate order selection, put-away, and maintaining FIFO practices within a warehouse environment. Additionally serves as a backup driver to deliver products to customers efficiently and timely.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education and 3 years of food service warehouse and delivery experience. Must be Reach Reverse Steer forklift certified with a valid driver's license and the ability to work in cold/freezer environments.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Forklift Operation
• Order Picking
• Inventory Management
• Delivery Driving
• FIFO Practices
• Scanning Systems
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Communication Skills
• HACCP Regulations
• Safety Compliance

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades