About Sysco Warehouse Employment

Sysco warehouse workers are an important part of the company's operations. Sysco is a prepared food distributor, and many employees have previous experience in the industry. Employees can choose to work day or night shifts, and receive competitive pay and benefits.

Sysco warehouse workers are an important part of the company's operations. Sysco is a prepared food distributor and many employees have previous experience in the industry. Employees can choose to work day or night shifts while receiving competitive pay and benefits.

Sysco Corporation is a leader within its industry. The company has been publicly traded since 1970 and employs over 45,000 people. When working for Sysco, you will be part of a large company that delivers prepared food and serving items to schools, hospitals, restaurants and other locations that require these ready-made meals.

Sysco warehouse workers must load and unload items on and off trucks, including dried and canned goods, produce and frozen food items. This requires the operation of heavy equipment, such as forklifts and electric pallet jacks and adherence to strict safety standards. It also requires an understanding of how to load a truck for proper weight distribution and temperature control. Employees may be required to work overtime to complete loads.

Typical employees have at least six months of previous experience prior to working for Sysco, because they are expected work quickly and accurately while operating potentially dangerous equipment. Employees must also posses a GED or High School Diploma and be able to lift at least 100 pounds.

Employees receive competitive pay based on the position for which they're hired and their previous experience. After an employee has been with the company for at least two full months, Sysco also offers health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance and a 401k plan.