Overview
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This is an Operations position responsible for maintaining and coordinating all slotting processes in a cost-efficient manner. Must maintain a balance between the Sysco Redistribution Center, merchandising and the selection pick path.
Responsibilities
* Determine warehouse placement of all incoming merchandise and ensure that merchandise is slotted before receipt.
* Decide placement of new item merchandising and report slot to appropriate staff to efficiently store merchandise for future delivery.
* Prepare a slot change memo identifying the rearrangement of products.
* Move product as needed to make room for new products to efficiently utilize warehouse space and track product movement through the warehouse.
* Enter slot changes into the inventory tracking system to ensure that all product locations can be identified.
* Rearrange merchandise in the warehouse to maximize total cubic feet usage of available warehouse space.
* Identify "like items" slotted in ways that prevent confusion and mispicks.
* Separate items as needed to reduce the possibility of mispick and misdelivery of products to customers.
* Check slots of discontinued items to determine if the product is gone.
* Approve the deletion of the item code numbers if the product is removed to ensure that no product is wasted due to deletion from the inventory tracking system.
* Update slot changes, alterations, expansions, etc., to ensure the system correctly identifies product location at all times.
* Plan and prepare a draft of warehouse racking expansion to ensure the fullest utilization of warehouse space.
* Establish additional racking components needs.
* Conform to appropriate equipment operation rules and practices to reduce accidents and injuries.
* Ensure that assigned equipment is maintained and clean, and report repair or service needs to reduce equipment damage.
* Observe all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies to reduce accidents, injuries, and equipment damage.
* Use equipment horns when driving out of storage areas into unobstructed view areas, and when entering walkways or row intersections to reduce accidents, injuries and equipment damage.
* Plug batteries into the power outlet when not in use to ensure the availability of fully operational equipment.
Qualifications
Education
* High school diploma or GED or equivalent preferred.
Experience
* 3+ years' experience in the Warehouse/Distribution Services field preferred.
Requirement
* 18+ years of age
* Submit to pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check).
Professional Skills
* Able to read, write and communicate effectively, as it relates to the job and safety regulations.
* Working knowledge of inventory control techniques and procedures, product lines and their dimensions, products sold by Sysco, Sysco safety and security policies, equipment associated with warehouse activities and the operation of the equipment.
* Good working knowledge of Sysco Warehouse Management System (SWMS), Sysco Uniform System (SUS), RF Admin, SOS, LAS, Driver Tech, RoadNet or equivalent.
* Personal computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Physical Demands
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* Lift 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
The above information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Food and Beverage Services
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