Layer Picker - Mid Shift Dry

Shift Timings

Mid Shift Dry 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sunday - Thursday

$28.02/HR

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.

• 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.

• 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, order pickers, 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 computers and RF equipment in a safe and professional manner to avoid damage to equipment.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies (i.e. attendance, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Associate Handbook, etc.).
• Comply with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations, and policies (i.e. OSHA, HACCP, etc.).
• Supports food safety policies, standard operating procedures, and prerequisite food safety control programs that meet legal and quality requirements and industry best practices as defined in our Food Safety Commitment documentation.
• Performs other warehouse duties as assigned.

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• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a functional capacity test.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervision, management and co‑workers.
• Must be able to observe and to communicate those observations verbally and in written form to others responsible for the equipment operation and maintenance.

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.