• Material Handler

    Sysco (Nashville, TN)


    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 lines3 15% Manage collection and proper disposal of waste from lines4 10% Support production and packing associate with materials and supplies5 10% Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouses and staging areas6 10% Monitor inventory of packing materials and communicate shortages7 5% Enforce safety and cleanliness standards within the warehouse8 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 skillsGood communication and time managementUnderstanding of warehouse operations and production supportInventory tracking and material handling skillsAbility 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

    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.