Reports To
Night Warehouse Supervisor
Location
St. John’s, NL
Company Overview
Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest foods and fresh ideas. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.
With over 69,000 associates, the company operates more than 320 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 650,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2019 that ended June 29, 2019, the company generated sales of more than $60 billion.
Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2019, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join our winning team.
For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @Sysco Canada at facebook.com/Sysco Canada; twitter.com/Sysco Canada or instagram.com/Sysco Canada
For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers
Role:
This is a warehouse position responsible for operating an electric pallet jack, selecting the correct products from warehouse racking, scanning and labeling product using SOS label technology, palletizing product as it is selected to build customer orders, and delivering product to the dock in a safe and efficient manner.
This position requires working [approximately 4:30pm until end-of-shift] until all product is accurately selected and loaded. Overtime hours and working weekends and holidays may be required in order to successfully fill customers’ orders. Job requires working in areas with temperature and humidity variations based on local weather conditions, and on selecting environment (Dry, Cooler, Freezer).
An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties:
- Hand select orders within various warehouse environments of fluctuating temperatures, including Dry, Cooler, and Freezer
- Operate assigned SOS unit to scan and create labels; correctly place labels on product.
- Stack product on pallets in accordance with proper selecting procedures (for example, no stacking heavy-on-light, labels facing out, etc.).
- Frequently lift product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 88 pounds; frequently reach and constantly bend and twist while operating a pallet jack and/or forklift, retrieving items from lower shelf areas.
- Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport product.
- Stage pallets for loading on proper dock locations.
- Shrink-wrap product on loading dock.
- Follow sanitation requirements in order to comply with policy set forth by the Company.
- Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to pallet jack, SOS unit, and personal protective equipment. Perform pre and post-trip inspections, and safely operate all mechanical equipment.
- Attend all required company meetings.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18+ years of age
- Able to read, write and communicate effectively in English (French communication required in Quebec facilities), as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
- Must pass pre-employment testing (Background Check, Physical Abilities Test)
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Requirements:
- 3 months warehouse experience
- 3 months experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift
- Previous experience at Sysco or in foodservice industry
Core Qualities for all Associates: Sysco’s Leadership Framework Basics
Safety Awareness
Flexibility & Adaptability
Proactive Learning
Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.
External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers
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
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Unlimited on-line learning through Sysco Interactive University • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)