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Warehouse General Operative (Day Shift) - Sysco

Belfast

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Warehouse General Operative (Day Shift) - Belfast

On Offer:

£13.70 p/h

increase to £14+ after 12 months

Wellness day

Service days

Discounted staff sales

Expert Training & Development

Join Our Team at Sysco – Exciting Opportunities Await

At Sysco, our success is powered by passionate, dedicated people who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

We deliver opportunities to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.

We deliver the potential of food and drink to our customers, supporting thousands of cafes, restaurants and bars to thrive every day.

We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry.

We deliver support and commitment to our communities, making a lasting impact.

Be Part of Something Big – Sysco’s New Chapter in Northern Ireland

We are expanding our presence in Northern Ireland with the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art “Sysco Belfast” facility at Nutt's Corner, Co. Antrim.

This is a transformational step for our business in Northern Ireland, bringing enhanced capacity, efficiency, and career growth opportunities. We are looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Join Us and Grow Your Career

We are seeking passionate, ambitious, and driven individuals who want to be part of a team shaping the future of foodservice across the island of Ireland.

Whether you are an experienced professional or looking for your next challenge, now is the perfect time to join us.

Summary:

This job description is intended to give you an overview of the job of General Operative – Days in Sysco in our Belfast facility. The purpose of this document is to outline the nature of the work at this time .

Key Accountabilities:

Meet or exceed minimum efficiency levels established through engineered production standards. Requires working efficiently, proactively and Health and Safety conscious in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Meet or exceed established accuracy levels

Develop a good working knowledge of product, placement, and inventory control techniques and procedures.

Hygiene in your department and good housekeeping

Your attendance at work

Health and Safety of yourself and others around you

Ensuring that you keep good relationships with your team members

Reporting damages, accidents and issues relating to Food Safety

Desirable Criteria:

Previous experience receipting inbound orders via use of a WMS systems

Working knowledge of all inbound warehouse activities

Reach truck licence either current or previously held – training will be provided

Requirements:

Flexibility to adjust shifts/start times to suit business needs

Receive orders within various warehouse environments of fluctuating temperatures, including Dry, Cooler, and Freezer

To label and intake products in accordance with inbound procedures

Stack product on pallets in accordance with proper procedures

Operate an electric power pallet truck or forklift to transport product

Stage pallets for loading on proper bay locations.

Always follow Sysco preferred work methods, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.

Follow procedures to comply with HACCP policy .

To ensure the Warehouse is kept in a safe clean and hygienic manner

Safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to mechanical handling equipment, arm mounted terminal and handheld devices

Perform pre- and post-trip inspections paperwork, and safely operate all mechanical equipment.

Shrink-wrap product on loading dock

To perform counts and inventory integrity

To load/unload trucks using MHE

Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the business, as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations

Other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to you by your manager

Core Competencies:

Understanding Your Customers – acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.

Flexibility & Adaptability – Demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.

Building Effective Relationships – Is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.

Communication & Listening – Exceptional communication skills – writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settlings and style.

Successfully delivers messages to all levels of the business and stakeholders achieving the desired effect.

On Offer

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Pension

Group Life Scheme

Wellbeing Day

Service Recognition

Learning & Development Programmes

STAR Award

Sysco Discounted Staff Purchase Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Lifestyle Savings Platform on a number of well know brands and retailers

Maternity & Paternity Pay

Tuition Reimbursement Scheme

Sick Pay

Strong Career Progression Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Be part of something bigger. Be part of Sysco.

Apply today

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.

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