Forklift Operator

Company: US1642 Bellissimo Distribution, LLC - Greco Colorado

Zip Code: 80011

Employment Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage:

Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.08

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

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Come join our Team! Be a part of a dynamic organization by working for one of Sysco’s specialty meat companies where we provide custom-cut fresh steaks and other meat, seafood and poultry, giving customers dependable quality, selection and freshness.

• Monday – Friday schedules available
• Competitive pay
• Ongoing job skills training, leadership development training
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Generous retirement benefits
• Employee discount programs
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety programs
• Service recognitions and employee rewards
• Cross training opportunities
• More benefits, too many to name

Standard eligibility rules and timelines apply to all Sysco benefits, including additional healthcare benefits options, retirement benefits, vacation, and paid sick leave. Please visit  to view additional benefits information.
* Exceptions/exclusions may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment and masks provided
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place

Summary:

Responsible for all general warehouse functions including loading, unloading, manual depal, receiving, put-a-way, pulls and replenishments, and selection of product when qualified and as needed in accordance with Preferred Work Methods (PWMs). Each function requires 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.

• 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 PWMs.
• 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.
• Replenish product to full pallet or hand stack pick location/slot from reserve 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 to rack storage (for puts).
• When carrying multiple pallets, pallet with heavier items should be transported on the bottom and pallet with lighter items should be placed on the top to prevent damage to lighter product.
• Deliver stacked pallets to assigned area on loading dock in an effort 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.
• Work effectively with immediate supervisor to minimize warehouse shrink/damage (product loss).
• Responsible for the neatness and cleanliness of assigned work areas and travel aisles, and the accuracy of warehouse locations.
• Report any unfixable/unsafe issues immediately to supervisor.
• Observe and enforce all safety rules to eliminate accidents and injuries.
• Operate appropriate MHE, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, in a safe and orderly manner to eliminate accidents and injuries.
• Observe proper lifting techniques and physical work practices in accordance with established PWMs.
• Ensure that MHE is maintained (perform daily inspection) and clean; report repair or service needs to supervisor to minimize equipment damage and down time.
• Use warehouse…