JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for order picking and it can be physically demanding with continual walking, standing, stretching, bending, and lifting. It also requires remembering details of products and customers’ requirements.

• Shift Schedule - 06:00 p.m.
• 02:30 a.m.

Responsibilities:Order Selection:

• Palletize and effectively organize finished products.
• Organize finish product cooler and put away at the end of production.
• Vigilantly monitor product quality.
• Coordinate with other workstations to ensure order competition.
• Put away finish product and raw material at the end of the shift.
• Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Operation:
Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment such as electric pallet jacks, order pickers, and voice-directed picking systems.

Safety & Compliance:

Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards immediately.
Teamwork:
May assist in training new selectors on safe work practices and order selection procedures.
Collaborate with other warehouse personnel to ensure smooth and efficient warehouse operations.

Skills:

Order Selection: Proven ability to accurately and efficiently select orders with minimal errors.
Equipment Operation: Proficiency in operating material handling equipment such as electric pallet jacks, order pickers, and voice-directed picking systems.
Physical Strength:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects (up to 75 lbs) frequently.
• Repetitive lifting from 5 lb to 50 lb (50%).
• Organize products including transportation by pallet jack in production area and wrapping pallet (50%).
• Noisy environment, hearing protection provided.
• Cold environment (1 to 7 degrees Celsius, 100%)
• May require operating food processing machinery, Rider, Manual pallet jack.

Certifications:

Forklift certification preferred.
Voice-directed picking system training preferred.

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience
• Previous experience working in a food manufacturing or warehouse considered an asset.
• Previous experience operating power equipment considered an asset.

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Fresh Point, a division of Sysco, is the largest produce distributor in North America, we focus on bringing fresh food from the farmer’s field to our customers’ kitchens. Fresh Point operations span more than 30+ distribution centers in the US and Canada. We target regional and national foodservice customers in such markets as catering, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, and schools. Fresh Point also supplies grocery stores and other wholesale suppliers with apples to zucchini and everything in between. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups

(benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.