Warehouse Associate (Reach Truck Operator)

Job summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for operating a reach truck to perform shipping, receiving, putaway, and replenishment tasks. They must also maintain inventory accuracy, conduct count checks, and ensure warehouse safety and housekeeping standards are met.

Job details

JOB DESCRIPTION Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time, 3-Month Contract Position Summary The Warehouse Associate (Reach Truck Operator) is responsible for a variety of warehouse functions including shipping, receiving, putaway, replenishment, inventory control, consolidation, count checks, and loading and unloading trucks. This role requires safe and efficient operation of a reach truck and other powered industrial equipment in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Key Responsibilities Reach Truck Operation Operate a reach truck to put away received shipments into designated home, overflow, or bulk storage locations. Transport products from receiving and staging areas to warehouse storage locations. Move palletized goods safely throughout the warehouse facility. Follow all equipment operating procedures and safety requirements. Shipping & Receiving Unload inbound shipments and transport products to receiving and staging areas. Inspect, count, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders. Identify and document shortages, overages, damages, or discrepancies. Ensure all required shipping and receiving documentation is completed accurately. Obtain all necessary signatures on driver paperwork before release. Wrap pallets by machine or hand to ensure product stability and safe storage. Inventory Management Perform replenishment activities by transferring products from storage to primary pick locations. Consolidate inventory to maximize warehouse space utilization. Conduct count checks and inventory audits to maintain accurate inventory levels. Support item demand and stock replenishment processes. Order Picking & Shipping Receive products using the appropriate purchase order information. Complete discrepancy reports for damaged, missing, or excess inventory. Break down and organize products by item number. Pick customer orders accurately and efficiently. Build and stack pallets for outbound shipments. Verify staged pallets for accuracy and shipping readiness. Adjust pallet quantities to ensure even weight distribution and secure transportation. Warehouse Housekeeping & Safety Maintain clean work areas, dock spaces, and warehouse aisles. Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Operate warehouse equipment safely and responsibly. Participate in ongoing safety and housekeeping initiatives. Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements: Minimum 2 years of reach truck operating experience required. Valid Reach Truck Certification required. Experience operating powered industrial trucks, including stand-up reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and pallet jacks. Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), such as HighJump or PeopleSoft, is an asset. Experience using RF scanners or voice-directed picking systems is preferred. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs repeatedly. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced warehouse environment. Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends as required. 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 Guest Supply Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco and a division of Guest Worldwide, specializes in the distribution of products such as personal care amenities, a full range of textiles, paper products and hotel room accessories to the Travel and Leisure industry. Guest Worldwide is a leading global manufacturer and distributor to the Travel and Leisure industry, providing products to over 25,000 hotels in 109 countries. We manufacture textiles and personal care amenities and distribute nearly everything else you find in the hotel public guest areas in the hotel room. For more information, visit www.guestsupply.ca. 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.

What you’ll do

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for operating a reach truck to perform shipping, receiving, putaway, and replenishment tasks. They must also maintain inventory accuracy, conduct count checks, and ensure warehouse safety and housekeeping standards are met.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of reach truck operating experience and hold a valid Reach Truck Certification. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and proficiency in using warehouse management systems and RF scanners.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health care spending account
• Wellness account
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Parental leave plan
• Company pension plan
• Group RRSP
• TFSA
• Employee and family assistance
• Stock purchase plan
• Maple virtual care
• Product discounts

Listed skills

• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Reach truck operation
• Warehouse management systems
• RF scanners
• Inventory control
• Shipping and receiving
• Order picking
• Palletizing
• Safety compliance
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Equipment maintenance
• Inventory auditing
• Replenishment
• Loading and unloading
• Employment Equity
• Pallet Jacks
• Shipping And Receiving
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operation
• Supply Chain
• Productivity Improvement
• PeopleSoft Applications
• Lifting Ability
• Strong Work Ethic
• Auditing
• Housekeeping
• Textiles
• Communication
• Food Services
• Dental Health
• Warehousing
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Order Picking
• Personal Care
• Purchasing
• Staging Area
• Loading And Unloading
• Consolidation
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Transportation
• Reach Truck Operator
• Warehouse Worker
• Freight Handlers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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