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Job ID R185124 Date posted 05/22/2025

Employment Type Full time

Company name US0344 IFG Jacksonville, Division of Sysco International Food Group, Inc.

Compensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Job Profile Summary The primary responsibility of a Hostler is backing trucks to the dock at the appropriate doors while ensuring that the truck is functioning properly to perform the route. This position also serves as support to inbound receiving and outbound shipping.

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Position Purpose:

The primary responsibility of a Hostler is backing trucks to the dock at the appropriate doors while ensuring that the truck is functioning properly to perform the route.This position also serves assupport to inbound receiving and outbound shipping.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Accurately and efficiently use a Yard Truck to move containers and trailers to different doors as needed. Ensure truck temperatures are set appropriately and operating properly to perform the route.
  • Warehouse utility job duties such as stocking slots, completing putaways and transfers, transporting freight with pallet jack or forklift, selecting orders, loading orders, checking orders.
  • Daily and weekly yard check to keep accurate account of containers and the rotation of containers.
  • Cleaning and assisting in cleanliness of warehouse.  Other operations duties as assigned

Education:

  • HSD or equivalent preferred. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A preferred.

Experience:

  • 1 year similar experience preferred. 6 months prior reach truck experience preferred. Prior pallet jack and RF experience preferred.

Skills:

  • Able to drop and hook trailers. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. often and up to 80 lbs. occasionally, able to work outside for majority of their shift. 
  • Ability to read and speak English.  The work load can vary significantly.  Associates in this role must have the flexibility to work shifts that may include long hours and have varying shift start and end times.
The primary responsibility of a Hostler is backing trucks to the dock at the appropriate doors while ensuring that the truck is functioning properly to perform the route. This position also serves as support to inbound receiving and outbound shipping.

Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

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.

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