JOB DESCRIPTION
About the hours? Well, our shifts start at 6 pm, with 5 shifts per week occurring on Sunday to Thursday. Each shift is scheduled for up to 8 hours with overtime as required. Due to the nature of the business, you will be required to work on stat holidays some shifts with additional stat pay or time in lieu of. It's a different kind of schedule, but hey, it might be right up your alley. The pay is pretty sweet, and the better you work – fast, safe, and on-point – the more you can make. The starting hourly wage is $34.43 per hour with additional increases every year. A $1.50 per hour afternoon and night shift premium and an additional $1.00 per hour freezer premium is also given if working in that particular area.
This position also leads to plenty of opportunities for advancement. Many of our Management and Senior Leaders at Sysco have started in this very position and have grown their career. Hard work, dedication, and performance are recognized!
The ideal candidate for this position must be:
- Self-motivated & determined
- Challenge-driven
- Physically active
- Team player
Role Responsibilities:
- Maintains an acceptable level of production and accuracy while selecting foodservice orders.
- Loads pallets to ensure safe delivery of products to customers.
- Adheres to all Preferred Work Methods and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Understands and complies with Sysco’s policies and procedures, e.g. health and safety.
- Carries out duties in a safe manner as instructed through safety training.
- Participates in various meetings/groups (shift, departmental, company, and safety).
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager and Supervisors.
Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- English fluency
- High volume warehouse experience using a pallet jack and/or forklift is beneficial
- Medium to high level of physical exertion is required; repetitive, continuous lifting up to 70 pounds
- Ability to work in a cold/freezer environment
- Safety conscious and team-oriented
- Reliable transportation to and from work
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
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.
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 a high-volume role and is always accepting applicants.
