Sysco
foodservice
InventoryOperative
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Inventory Operative at Sysco. Skills: Inventory control, Data management, Warehouse operations. Process drivers' paperwork and returned products. Stage product for put away”
Industry & Context.
analyse and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
working in areas with temperature and humidity variations (dry, cooler and freezer), flexible starting times working any 5/7 days, Requires working efficiently, proactively and Health and Safety conscious in a fast-paced warehouse environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PC Skills: Excel, Email and Word familiar with WMS systems, numerical and analytical skills required, Attention to detail and accuracy, Must be able to identify product and determine quality according to HACCP guidelines, personality and effective communication skills to explain and enforce proper policies and procedures, organizational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines, The ability to co-operate and get along with co-workers, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both in person and on telephone, The ability to analyse and resolve problems effectively and efficiently, Previous inventory experience in a fast-pace warehouse environment, Experience operating an electric pallet truck or forklift, Flexibility with regards to hours of work / shift work, mathematical skills needed to count product, multiply, add, subtract and understand percentages
What You'll Do.
Process drivers' paperwork and returned products
Stage product for put away
Enter data into warehouse management system
Check returned product and code returns
Run labels and tag returned product
Ensure drivers place equipment and returns on proper pallets
Check product list under HACCP regulations
Release manifest when driver check-in complete
Keep return area clean and orderly
Operate electric power pallet truck or forklift
Daily cycle counting and inventory integrity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Understand underlying needs of stakeholders; Maintain constructive relationships across departments; Communicate effectively at all levels
Communication Scope
effective communication skills; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; exceptional communication skills
Full Job Description
# **JOB DESCRIPTION** **Being a part of Ireland’s largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafés, restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers.** **Summary** Inventory operatives are responsible for processing our drivers’ paperwork and any returned products, making sure product is properly coded and staged for put away, entering data into the warehouse management system in a fast and efficient manner. This position requires flexible starting times working any 5/7 days. The job requires working in areas with temperature and humidity variations (dry, cooler and freezer). **Inventory Operative – Newcastle West** **(This role works 5 days over 7 and will involve weekend work.)** **Key Accountabilities:** * Make sure drivers & customers have signed all pages of invoices and returns * Keep records of driver paperwork errors * Check all assets returned by driver * Check all returned product and make sure returns are properly coded * Run labels and tag returned product * Enter data into the warehouse management system * Make sure drivers place equipment and returns on proper pallets in the returns area * Check product list under HACCP regulations * Release manifest when driver check-in process has been completed * Keep return area clean and orderly * Communicate any problems to management in a timely manner * Other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to you by your manager * Operate an electric power pallet truck or forklift to transport product * Follow SSOW and SOPs and immediately report any unsafe conditions * Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the business * Requires working efficiently, proactively and Health and Safety conscious in a fast-paced warehouse environment * Develop a good working knowledge of product, placement, and inve
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