Material Handler

Sysco Corp

Nashville, TN

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Adobe Acrobat, Affirmative Action, Communication Skills, EEO Regulations, Facebook, Food Services, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, LinkedIn, Materials Tracking, Military, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Packaging, Production Support, Safety Standards, Sales, Secondary School, Short Messaging Service (SMS), State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Theater Production, Time Management, Vehicle Fleets, Warehousing, Waste Disposal, Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection
LOCATION
Nashville, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Material Handler at SYSCO

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Job ID R250483 Date posted 05/07/2026

Employment Type Full time

Company name US1155 FreshPoint Nashville Tomato, Division of FreshPoint Tomato, LLC

Compensation Range 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 factors

Job Profile Summary The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of raw materials to production lines, efficient collection of waste, and overall support to packing operations. This role ensures there is a clean, organized, and safe environment. The Material Handler works closely with the Team Lead and is expected to proactively identify issues, resolve inefficiencies, and recommend performance improvements.

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JOB SUMMARY

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of raw materials to production lines, efficient collection of waste, and overall support to packing operations. This role ensures there is a clean, organized, and safe environment. The Material Handler works closely with the Team Lead and is expected to proactively identify issues, resolve inefficiencies, and recommend performance improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 1 25% Ability to work with the line supervisor and other management to identify and pull the correct raw product.

2 20% Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production lines

3 15% Manage collection and proper disposal of waste from lines

4 10% Support production and packing associate with materials and supplies

5 10% Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouses and staging areas

6 10% Monitor inventory of packing materials and communicate shortages

7 5% Enforce safety and cleanliness standards within the warehouse

8 5% Collaborate with Team Lead on process improvements and labor allocation

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Prefer High School or GED but not required.

Experience

1-2 years in warehouse or inventory control, including leadership or lead-hand experience (required). Experience in food or perishable good handling, inventory systems, or warehouse equipment (preferred)

Skills

  • Strong leadership and team coordination skills

Good communication and time management

Understanding of warehouse operations and production support

Inventory tracking and material handling skills

Ability to troubleshoot material flow and supply issues

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Lifting to 50 lbs., standing for long periods, operating material handling equipment

Cold and dry warehouse areas; frequent movement between storage, staging, and production areas

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.

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Sysco Corp

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 72,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
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