Warehouse Associate (Night) (R185886)
US0670 Edward Don
Sales Territory: None
Zip Code: 30071
Travel Percentage: 0
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:The pay range provided is not indicative of Syscos 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
This position is responsible for all general warehouse functions including loading, unloading, manual depal, receiving, put-a-way and selection of products when qualified and as needed following preferred work methods (PWMs). Each function requires specific equipment and/or process certification.Requires working in the freezer, cooler and dry warehouse environments with extreme cold and/or warm temperatures. Performs all duties safely, accurately and meets set productivity standards and goals
RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow warehouse management system directed tasking to transport pallets of product safely between staging areas (docks, pack/holds, manual depal area and storage areas (rack) following established preferred work methods (PWMs).Put away product using material handling equipment (MHE), primarily a reach forklift.
Inspect product being moved for shortages, damage, quality, or deterioration of location following directed tasking and established PWMs.
Remove shrink wrap, bands or tape when placing a pallet into a selection location (for replenishments).
Ensure pallets are secured with shrink wrap for effective delivery to a door or staging area and rack storage (for puts).
When carrying multiple pallets, pallets with heavier items should be transported on the bottom and pallets with lighter items should be placed on the top to prevent damage to the lighter products.
Deliver stacked pallets to the assigned area on the loading dock to ensure that products are accurately staged and can be systematically loaded.
Must complete the forklift operator certification process and testing.
Adhere to warehouse management system directed selection pick path, accurately select product from inventory, label correctly, stage product on pallet and transport to the top to prevent damage to the lighter products and to maintain a secure pallet.
Secure pallets with shrink wrap according to established PWMs for delivery.Record any necessary/required item information into the warehouse management system.
Inspect product being moved for shortages, damage, quality, or deterioration of packing and report to supervisor.
Must complete the pallet jack certification process and testing.
Observe trailer for cleanliness before unloading.
Convey any unsanitary conditions to the supervisor.
Communicate load, product or pallet issues to the supervisor.
Unload inbound foodservice products, supplies or equipment from trailers, rail cars, or shipping containers onto the dock for receipt utilizing material handling equipment following established preferred work methods (PWMs) to avoid damage to equipment or product, and according to specified configurations for storage and shipment.
Reconfigure inbound pallets to meet regional distribution center (RDC) storage instructions; according to established preferred work methods (PWMs) to avoid damage to product or equipment and to maintain load stability and balance to ensure driver safety.
Hand load product onto trucks as required.Ensure pallets received meet defined requirements.
Enter/scan accurately upon item receipt the license plate number (LPN), catch-weight, manufacture date, expiration date, etc. into the warehouse management system utilizing radio frequency (RF) equipment.
Assure all item information is appropriately recorded into the warehouse management system by verifying and entering piece count and weights against bills of lading, invoices, and other records.
Inspect product being moved for shortages, damage, quality, or deterioration of license plates.
Guarantee proper operation of dock doors, plates, lights and locks.
Report repair or service needs to supervisor to avoid damage or an unsafe condition.
Must complete the receiving certification process and testing.
Review pallets for quality issues and notify the supervisor of them.
Inspect product for shortages, damage, quality, or deterioration of packing and complete an inventory control exception form to notify of the exception.
Remove/deface any original LPN labels before processing donor pallets.
Operate material handling equipment (MHE) and/or hand stack product to build, label and reconfigure donor pallets to operating company (OpCo) order requirements.
Manually reconfigure and label RDC residual inventory pallets as directed by the
QUALIFICATIONSEducation
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
Experience6 months of previous warehouse experience and/or training preferred.
Material handling equipment experience preferred.
Reach truck experience preferred.
Crown and/or Raymond reach truck experience a plus.
RequirementMust be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass a functional capacity test.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Certification on material handling equipment is required, or the ability to become certified. See the requirement within each individual role.
Professional SkillsAble to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervision, management, and co-workers.
Can observe and communicate those observations verbally and in written form to others responsible for the equipment operation and maintenance.
Language SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Must have the ability to read and write simple correspondence.
Speak effectively in one-on-one and in a small group situation and to respond to questions from managers, associates, and peers.
Mathematical Skills
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning AbilityApply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demand
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.An individual should contact his or her supervisor or the human resources department if he or she believes that an accommodation is needed.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
Required to stoop, kneel, crouch or sit.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Job is performed in a warehouse/operations environment.
Frequently exposed to fast-moving material handling equipment or other mechanical equipment, extreme cold or heat in freezer/cooler warehouse environments including a temperature of zero degrees.
Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, contained toxic or caustic chemicals, low voltage electrical equipment, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment usually is loud.
This is a full-time position.
Must have the ability to work a varying schedule which might include shift work (days or nights), weekdays or weekends, and some holidays.
Work hours may vary or change based on customer orders, departmental or business requirements.
The position does not require travel.
The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
Changes to this job description or any other job description are prohibited.To recommend a revision, please email your request to the Senior VP, RDC Facilities and Senior Director, Human Resources for their review and consideration. Any approved changes to job description will be made by the Executive Assistant to the master copy of a job description.
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