Layer Picker - Mid Freezer

Mid shift 3pm-11pm Sunday - Thursday

Base payrate is $30.02 / HR

SUMMARY

Responsible for building less than full pallet quantity orders (by hand) and staging them at outbound door loading lanes. This function requires frequent lifting and specific equipment and / or process certification. Requires working in 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Layer Picking (Forklift Operator) :

• Follow warehouse management system directed tasking to transport pallets of product safely between staging areas (docks, layer picking areas and storage areas) following established PWMs.
• Pull / Put away product using material handling equipment (MHE), primarily a reach forklift.
• Inspect product being moved for shortages, damage, quality, or deterioration of packing and report to supervisor.
• Ensure pallets are secured with shrink wrap for effective delivery to a door or staging area and to rack storage (for puts).
• Use SWMS (Sysco Warehouse Management System) RF equipment to locate products for order building and accurate retrieval (for layer pick) following directed tasking and established PWMs.
• Build pallets in Ti / Hi configuration, label and confirm quantities and product (for layer pick) following directed tasking and established PWMs. Places older product on top of newer product for rotation purposes (date coded items)
• Count and label unused (residual) cases and return to correct slot (for layer pick) following directed tasking and established PWMs.
• 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 lighter product.
• Deliver stacked pallets to assigned area on loading dock to ensure that products are accurately staged and can be systematically loaded.
• Must successfully complete the forklift operator certification process and testing and be able to perform the PWMs.

All Functions :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; six months 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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Must have ability to read and write simple correspondence. Must have ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and in a small group situation and to respond to questions from managers, associates, and peers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certification on material handling equipment is required, or the ability to become certified.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The associate is required to stoop, kneel, crouch or sit. The associate 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 an associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Job is performed in a warehouse / operations environment. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to fast moving material handling equipment or other mechanical equipment, extreme cold or heat in freezer / cooler warehouse environments including temperature of zero degrees. The associate is 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.

WORK HOURS

This is a full-time position. The incumbent 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 order, departmental or business requirements.

TRAVEL

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.