Material Handler
Sysco
Nashville, TN
Posted today
Qualifications
Education
Prefer High School or GED but not required.
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Ability to work with the line supervisor and other management to identify and pull the correct raw product
- Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production lines
- Manage collection and proper disposal of waste from lines
- Support production and packing associate with materials and supplies
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouses and staging areas
- Monitor inventory of packing materials and communicate shortages
- Enforce safety and cleanliness standards within the warehouse
- Collaborate with Team Lead on process improvements and labor allocation
Experience Requirements
Required
1-2 years in warehouse or inventory control, including leadership or lead-hand experience (required).
Preferred
Experience in food or perishable good handling, inventory systems, or warehouse equipment (preferred).
1 year of experience
Required Skills
Leadership
Strong leadership and team coordination skills
Full Job Description
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
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
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.
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
- 25% Ability to work with the line supervisor and other management to identify and pull the correct raw product.
- 20% Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production lines.
- 15% Manage collection and proper disposal of waste from lines.
- 10% Support production and packing associate with materials and supplies.
- 10% Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouses and staging areas.
- 10% Monitor inventory of packing materials and communicate shortages.
- 5% Enforce safety and cleanliness standards within the warehouse.
- 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 skills.
- Good communication and time management.
- Understanding of warehouse operations and production support.
- Inventory tracking and material handling skills.
- Ability 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.
How to Apply
Sysco
About
Established in 1969, Sysco is the largest distributor of food products to restaurants and institutions in the U.S. Careers include logistics, warehouse roles, and corporate positions. Fun fact: Sysco ...
