Position Title: Warehouse Worker
Position Purpose:
The Warehouse Worker position exists in Sodexo Live! venues of varied sizes and within varied lines of
business, such as Sports Stadiums, Entertainment Arenas, Convention Centers and Universities. They
are responsible for the receiving, unloading, storing and distributing of food product, retail merchandise
and other supplies, while maintaining a neat and organized work environment.
They will typically operate a forklift, electric cart and other equipment, and will be responsible for strictly
adhering to all Sodexo Live! standards and established venue policies for accuracy, sanitation and
workplace safety.
Responsibilities, Supporting Actions and End-Results:
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Major Responsibility: Support warehouse operations by performing tasks in the areas of receiving,
inventory, delivery and organizing, as directed by Warehouse Supervisor or Manager.
Supporting Actions:
Coordinate daily priorities and activities with Warehouse Supervisor or Manager.
Assist with receiving by unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to
requisitions and distributing requisitions for processing.
Sort and place product and supplies on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined
sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
Accurately read and organize requisitions to determine items to be gathered and distributed.
Ensure product rotation dates are clearly marked and adhered to; Mark materials with identifying
information using appropriate method.
Complete necessary paperwork to document product that is received and/or distributed; Accurate
input amounts and items received and distributed and ensure accuracy in transmitting
documentation to the corporate office.
Assisting in completion of daily/weekly/monthly physical inventory counts, as directed.
Set up, transport, test and break down portable food service equipment, as needed.
Operate forklift, electric cart and other mobile equipment safely and responsibly at all times;
Maintain appropriate operating certifications, as necessary.
Assist with cleanliness and organization of warehouse facilities; Remove boxes and recyclables
regularly; Ensure that all work areas are kept neat and tidy; Wipe down surfaces, sweep, mop,
remove garbage and debris and put supplies and materials in proper place.
Assist with maintenance of equipment, as needed; Ensure all equipment and appliances are
operated in a correct and safe manner, and according to manufacturer specifications.
Continually observe surroundings and monitor storage areas to ensure they are properly attended
to; Immediately alert Security of any suspicious activity.
Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time.
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Job Qualifications/Skills
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.
1 year experience in a food service/operations/warehousing environment preferred.
Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively implement written and verbal instructions.
Strong team orientation and ability to work with a variety of departments to accomplish assigned
tasks.
Ability to work well independently.
Ability to work well in a high stress, fast paced environment.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used by guests who
typically visit the work location.
Technology aptitude for data input and working with automated inventory system.
Scheduling flexibility to meet operational needs. Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights,
weekends and holidays.
Must have valid driver's license and certification for use of Cushman cart or forklift.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to four (4) hours in length and have
the ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests
and other employees. Must be able to work in extremes of cold to heat.
Must be able to meet the following requirements with reasonable accommodation:
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and carry approximately 20 feet.
Ability to physically walk approximately one-fourth (¼) of a mile and the circumference of the unit
several times a day.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and
ability to adjust focus.
Employee must be able to perform repetitive motions.
Employee must have ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but
uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Employee must be able to operate in an environment with moderate to high noise levels
Other lifting or physical requirements as added from time to time, or as require
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Push and Pull equipment such as: merchandise racks, speed racks, flat beds, pallet jacks and wire
carts the distance of up to .4 miles.
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to
finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Ability to multitask in an office or operations setting.
Ability to operate telephone and to talk and/or hear in a retail store location setting (noise level is
moderate).
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
Ability to, grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach and lift overhead.
Ability to operate a desktop computer or register terminal.
Ability to understand written information.
Other lifting or physical requirements as added from time to time, or as required to perform the
essential functions of this job.