Warehouse Associate (Day) - SYGMA - Ruther Glen, VA

Company : US3665 Sygma Virginia (The Sygma Network, Inc)Zip Code : 22546Minimum Level of Education : High School or EquivalentMinimum Years of Experience : 0-1 YearsEmployment Type : Full TimeTravel Percentage : 0COMPENSATION INFORMATION : The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.

Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factorsAt SYGMA we believe in the value of our people;

teamwork is a major function of who we are. Our team has been known to grow our top internal talent. Come join our new facility! Offering Paid Training and Top Earning potential.

Our Formula to Success is simple Base Pay + Incentives SYGMA Top DollarsJOB SUMMARYOur Warehouse Associates serve our customers by hand-building pallets and loading products onto trailers according to established company and customer standards.

Starting pay rate : $21.50 / hour.Productivity + Incentives : $23 / hour(average)4-day work weekDay shift : Sunday - FridayStart time : 5 A.

M. / 6 A.M.Always off on SaturdaysIndustry-leading benefits packageOn-the-job training with career growth opportunitiesDO YOU HAVE?

A flexible schedule? (Sundays Required)Warehouse and / or order-picking experience?Experience using an electric pallet jack?

Capable of heavy lifting?Apply TODAYRESPONSIBILITIESReads pick sheets and travel to proper warehouse locations using a pallet jack.

Picks proper product type and quantity, labels products and places on a pallet and loads the pallet on trucks according to proper zone, location, and established standards.

Handles products and build pallets according to established food safety procedures (e.g. visual inspection of the product for damages, proper placement on pallets to minimize cross-contamination and damage).

Ensures that the warehouse is maintained cleanly and safely according to company standards; takes appropriate corrective actions when a spill or damaged case is discovered;

disposes of trash and recycling in proper receptacles.Communicates with the management team regarding any issues (e.g. products, out of stocks, safety issues, food safety concerns).

Operates all company warehouse equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners) safely, according to company standards.

Reports all equipment issues to a member of the management team.Completes all paperwork and utilizes a wearable computer to properly track time spent on assignments for productivity reporting.

Works assigned schedule exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands.

Other duties as assigned by management.QUALIFICATIONSEducationHigh school diploma / GED / equivalent degreeExperience6 months of previous warehouse experience preferred;

or equivalent work experience in place of a degree.Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations : Forklift and pallet jack license / certification.

Professional Skills : Knowledge of : safe lifting procedures, and food safety guidelines.Skill in : building pallets of products quickly, accurately and safely.

Ability to : operate forklift and / or pallet jack and maneuver in tight areas.Meet the minimum productivity levels established by the company.

Read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations.Perform basic math functions (e.g.

add, subtract, multiply, divide).Solve problems.Apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Wear personal protective equipment (e.g. safety shoes).Physical DemandThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand;

walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.The associate must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 - 90 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to hot, extreme cold and / or humid conditions;

moving mechanical parts.The associate is frequently exposed to high, precarious places.The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS INFORMATION : For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit OVERVIEW : Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution.

With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

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.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT : Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.