SYSCO is now hiring Warehouse Order Selectors in Knoxville, TN!

Overview:

We offer our associates 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.

Job Summary:

This is a warehouse position responsible for operating an electric pallet jack, or forklift, to select the correct products, labeling product using Sysco Order Selection (SOS) label technology, palletizing product to build customer orders and delivering the product to the dock safely and efficiently. This position requires working 6:00 p.m. until end-of-shift with all products accurately selected and loaded. Overtime hours and working weekends and holidays are required to successfully fill customers' orders. The job requires working in areas with temperature and humidity variations based on local weather conditions, and on selecting the environment (dry, cooler, freezer).

• Base rate: $19.11 per hour.


• Productivity incentive pay averages $23-24 per hour, can go up to $30 + per hour.


• Up to $2,500 Sign on Bonus!


• Shifts start at 5 PM Sunday-Thursday. Must be willing to work overtime, based on business needs. Some Friday shift work may be available.

Why Join Sysco?

• Pay for performance


• Full Benefit Package including Medical/Dental/Vision/Life & more


• Paid Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays after 90 days


• Automatic company 401K contributions each pay period, plus annual matching contributions


• Workout facility free and onsite for associates


• Discounted Employee stock purchase program


• Tuition reimbursement program


• Casual dress in our warehouse


• Fun culture with employee recognition


• Job stability

Responsibilities:

• Hand select orders within various warehouse environments of fluctuating temperatures, including dry, cooler, and freezer.


• Operate assigned Sysco Order Selection (SOS) unit to create labels and correctly place labels on product.


• Stack product on pallets following proper selecting procedures (for example, no stacking heavy-on-light, labels facing out, etc.).


• Engage an electric pallet jack, or forklift, to transport products.


• Stage pallets for loading on proper dock locations.


• Follows SyscoSafe preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.


• Adhere to sanitation requirements to comply with the policy set forth by the company and by AIB (American Institute of Baking).


• Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to pallet jack, SOS unit, and personal protective equipment.


• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and safely operate all mechanical equipment.


• Shrink-wrap product on the loading dock.


• Attend all required company meetings.


• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent

Experience:

• 3 months' warehouse experience preferred


• 3 months' experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift preferred


• Previous experience at Sysco or in the foodservice industry preferred

Requirements:

• 18+ years of age


• Submit to a pre-employment testing (Drug Screening, Background Check, Physical Abilities Test)