Warehouse Associate - Springfield - Employbridge

Description

Sysco is seeking dependable and experienced Selectors to support operations at one of the nation's leading foodservice distributors. This role takes place in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse environment where accuracy, safety, and productivity are essential to daily success.

Prior experience working as a warehouse Selector is required. Crew members should be comfortable using RF scanners, printing labels, and working in cold-temperature environments typical of food distribution facilities.

This role requires experience operating warehouse material handling equipment such as electric pallet jacks, including multi-pallet jacks, and other equipment used during the order selecting process.

This position begins with a 5-day training, onboarding, and assessment period. Training includes both classroom instruction and hands-on warehouse learning. During this time, performance, reliability, and adherence to operational standards will be evaluated. Crew members who successfully complete training may become eligible to support future Sysco opportunities, including on-demand and longer-term assignments. Crew members may be removed from the assignment during the training period if performance expectations are not met.

Responsibilities:

• Select customer orders by accurately picking cases of product using RF scanners and warehouse picking systems
• Navigate warehouse aisles to locate and retrieve products according to order specifications
• Operate electric pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment to transport product safely throughout the facility
• Build pallets in a stable and organized manner to ensure safe transportation and delivery
• Wrap and label completed pallets for staging and outbound shipment
• Verify product codes, quantities, and labels to maintain high order accuracy
• Work using RF scanning systems that track picking speed, accuracy, and productivity throughout the shift
• Meet established productivity standards by consistently selecting a high volume of cases throughout the shift
• Work in refrigerated and cold-temperature zones while completing assigned picks
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support warehouse safety standards
• Communicate with supervisors and team members to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment
• Follow all warehouse safety guidelines and operational procedures at all times

Skills:

• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately identify products, quantities, and SKUs
• Comfort working in refrigerated and cold-temperature warehouse environments
• Ability to operate electric pallet jacks and similar warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Ability to quickly learn warehouse layouts and product locations
• Strong time management and ability to work efficiently under productivity expectations
• Comfort working independently while contributing to overall team operations
• Clear communication skills and the ability to follow operational instructions
• Ability to perform physically demanding warehouse work including frequent lifting, bending, reaching, and walking for the duration of the shift
• Ability to safely handle repetitive lifting and physical warehouse tasks

Requirements:

• Prior warehouse order selecting experience is required
• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse picking systems
• Experience operating electric pallet jacks including multi-pallet jacks
• Must be comfortable working in a productivity-driven environment where picking speed and accuracy are measured using RF scanning systems
• Ability to regularly lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in temperature-controlled warehouse environments including refrigerated and freezer areas when required
• Must wear approved safety gear including steel-toe boots and a high-visibility vest
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance appropriate for a food distribution environment
• No loose clothing, jewelry, or accessories that may pose a safety hazard
• Hair must be tied back if shoulder-length or longer
• Must follow all Sysco safety, hygiene, and conduct policies while on site
• Must complete mandatory multi-day on-site training including classroom and hands-on instruction
• Must park in the main lot upon arrival and report to the front desk to check in
• Must present a valid government-issued ID upon arrival

When working in a warehouse environment through Bluecrew, you may be expected to do any and all of the following:

• Working independently or in a team to pick, pack, and ship items
• Safely relocating or repacking inventory items as directed, up to 50 pounds in weight
• Operating machinery or other light equipment as trained in a safe and responsible manner
• Reaching, crouching, bending over, and other physically strenuous activities as required by the immediate supervisor
• Working on your feet at a fast pace for the entirety of the shift
• Comfortable working in an environment where there are forklifts, machinery, large trucks, and other standard or sub-standard warehouse equipment
• There may be a specific dress code, but if it is not listed, please make sure to wear close-toed shoes and pants.

It is important to Bluecrew that you go home in the same healthy state that you came to work in, so please do not accept this assignment if you cannot fulfill all of the above duties.