Layer Picker - Night Shift - Dry

About the role

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.

Pay

$29.40 per hour.

Schedule

Night Shift, 11:00 pm – 7:00 am, Sunday through Thursday. Full‑time position with a varying schedule that may include shift work (days or nights), weekdays or weekends, and some holidays. Hours may change based on customer order, departmental or business requirements. No travel required.

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.
• Place 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, transport pallets with heavier items on the bottom and lighter items on top to prevent damage.
• Deliver stacked pallets to assigned area on loading dock to ensure 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:

• Work effectively with immediate supervisor to minimize warehouse shrink/damage (product loss).
• Maintain neatness and cleanliness of assigned work areas and travel aisles, and 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 (forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks) in a safe and orderly manner.
• Observe proper lifting techniques and physical work practices in accordance with established PWMs.
• Ensure MHE is maintained (perform daily inspection) and clean; report repair or service needs to supervisor.
• Use warehouse computers and RF equipment in a safe and professional manner to avoid damage.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies (attendance, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Associate Handbook, etc.).
• Comply with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations, and policies (OSHA, HACCP, etc.).
• Support food safety policies, standard operating procedures, and prerequisite food safety control programs per Food Safety Commitment documentation.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively in one‑on‑one and small group situations and respond to questions from managers, associates, and peers.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

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

General Requirements:

• 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 communicate observations verbally and in writing to those responsible for equipment operation and maintenance.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle,