Job Description

Reports To

Regional VP of Operations

Location

Ontario

Type

Full time, Salary

Closing Date

June 26th, 2023

Company Overview

Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest foods and fresh ideas. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.

With over 69,000 associates, the company operates more than 320 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 650,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2019 that ended June 29, 2019, the company generated sales of more than $60 billion.

Sysco, one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Employers 2019, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join our winning team.

For more information, visit or follow us @SyscoCanada at ; or

For a full list of opportunities, visit

We\'re actively looking for an Operations Trainer who can train and coach Warehouse associates at our Mississauga, Milton and Woodstock Distribution Centres. Must be available to work day and night shifts.

Role:

The purpose of this job is to ensure the accurate and consistent training/coaching of Warehouse employees and ensure the proper training and onboarding of new warehouse associates on Sysco work methods. This job is also responsible for monitoring policy standards and tracking employee training data.

Role Responsibilities:

• Train and coach warehouse associates on various floor procedures and positions, utilizing Sysco Work Methods and other training tools.
• Train and certify associates on all Power Operated Material Handling equipment.
• Ensure the compilation and maintenance of all training and development records and statistics.
• Identify training needs and oversees training and development
• Assists with the coaching, mentoring, career development, training, performance management of team with the purpose of improving employee knowledge and skill level.
• Tracks productivity and accuracy results via daily and weekly reports; creates employee discussion letters related to training as required.
• Conducts and completes observation reports in the warehouse to ensure safe machine operations in the warehouse.
• Ensures adherence to the responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety act.
• Meet with supervisors weekly to discuss employee\xe2\x80\x99s learning, using Progress Report Templates.
• Provide both constructive feedback for improvement and positive reinforcement.
• Time-keeping for employee and reporting time worked to employee\xe2\x80\x99s supervisor, until the employee can clock in and out.
• Documentation of training hours per associate.
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
• Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising Sysco\xe2\x80\x99s Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.
• Assist Food Safety Program Manager in ensuring compliance to Sysco\xe2\x80\x99s Food Safety Program that leads to compliance with third party certification and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

• At minimum must possess a Diploma in Logistics or 5+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in warehouse distribution environment
• Minimum 2 years work experience as an Order Selector would be preferred
• Experience working in a unionized and non-unionized environment would be an asset
• Sound knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Facilitator certificate, forklift license, pallet truck license, sweeper license
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
• Proven problem-solving capabilities
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• The associate will be required to travel to other Operating Companies within Ontario as business needs dictate (i.e. training).

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.

External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers

Our Purpose

Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission

Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products, and solutions

Our Identity

Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Here\xe2\x80\x99s a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts \xe2\x80\xa2 Short-Term and Long-Term Disability \xe2\x80\xa2 Life Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Company Pension Plan \xe2\x80\xa2 Group RRSP \xe2\x80\xa2 Employee and Family Assistance \xe2\x80\xa2 Stock Purchase Plan \xe2\x80\xa2 Unlimited on-line learning through Sysco Interactive University \xe2\x80\xa2 Sysco product discounts \xe2\x80\xa2 Preferred vendor discounts \xe2\x80\xa2 Associate Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

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