Forklift Operator

Company: US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 60140 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $22.00 - $25.00 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. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan. BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com Ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something that matters? Jump into a fast-paced, hands-on role where your skills make a difference every day! As a Forklift Operator, you’ll be at the heart of our food production and warehouse operations, keeping products, materials, and supplies moving safely and efficiently. From loading and unloading shipments to supplying production lines and moving finished products, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our operation running at full speed. You’ll work alongside a hardworking team, operate equipment, maintain an organized warehouse, and help ensure our products are handled with care while meeting our high standards for safety and food quality. If you enjoy staying active, working with equipment, and being part of a team that gets things done, this is the opportunity for you! · Walk-In interviews conducted on Wednesdays from 12pm - 4pm · 200 Flannigan Road, Hampshire IL 60140 · ¿hablas español? 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 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 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…

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