Distribution Center Associate

Distribution Center Associate

Job Summary of Distribution Center Associate:

Working at a Sysco warehouse involves being an essential part of the foodservice supply chain where individuals are responsible for picking orders to be delivered to nearby foodservice outlets. This role requires physical activity and the use of electric pallet jacks and forklifts in environments that may have changing temperatures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities of Distribution Center Associate:

• Skillfully operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts for product movement.
• Structure and palletize items to build accurate orders tailored to customers.
• Practice safe working habits in environments with different temperature ranges, encompassing refrigerated, non-refrigerated, and frozen zones.
• Attend to all duties with thoroughness and a concentration on ensuring quality and precision in all endeavors.
• - Carry through with additional warehouse assignments as instructed.

Qualifications and Experience of Distribution Center Associate:

• An individual needs to have completed 18 years of life.
• Very little relevant work experience, not exceeding a year.
• Regularly transport items with weights between 10 and 75 pounds, with a possibility of occasionally moving objects as heavy as 100 pounds.
• Having a maximum height of 6 feet and being capable of standing on foot for 10 to 12 hours each day.
• Able to handle tasks in cold environments like walk-in coolers and freezers.
• The ideal candidate should possess one year of hands-on experience operating electric pallet jacks or forklifts.
• Candidates with a background in physically demanding roles such as warehouse work or the military are sought after.
• Sought-after: Two years of steady employment.

Benefits of Distribution Center Associate:

• There are different insurance packages available for medical, dental, and vision needs.
• An employer-sponsored retirement savings plan with a matching feature is commonly known as a 401(k) plan.
• Payment for scheduled absences from work and compensated public observances.
• Coverage for life and disability insurance paid by the organization.
• Through an EAP, employees can receive assistance from qualified professionals to help them navigate difficult circumstances and improve their overall quality of life.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Incentives for employees through discount programs and recognition initiatives.

About Company:

Specializing in the distribution and marketing of food products to a wide array of sectors like restaurants and healthcare facilities, Sysco is an esteemed name in the global market. Known for its commitment to advancement, top-notch service, and eco-conscious practices, Sysco plays a crucial role in enhancing the success of its clients within the food industry. The vacant role is based at a prominent Sysco distribution center in the United States.