Warehouse Operator
Business Unit/Region
Global Operations
Date
06/24/2026
Location
Sycamore
Band / Grade
1
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reports to
Warehouse Supervisor
Line Manager’s Line Manager
Operations Manager
Direct Reports
None
Key Relationships
The Warehouse Operator interfaces with all levels of the Sycamore Plant organization and works closely with Logistics, Customer Service, Production, Quality and Carriers.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Warehouse Operator is a critical role in our plant operations in Sycamore, IL. Incumbents in this role are responsible for all aspects of the warehousing process from receiving and shipping of raw materials and finished goods. Staging raw materials for production. Pulling orders for shipments. Material segregation for hold items.
- Carrying out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption.
- Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHS policies and procedures.
- Unloading and Loading trucks; verifying materials at time of receipt, shipping & staging
- Prepares orders by processing requests and open orders
- Pulling materials and verifying accuracy or orders
- Sort and place materials in rack and bin locations according to organizational standards
- Maintain inventory controls
- Assist in counting physical inventory
- Rotating inventory while following FEFO
- Being responsible for own actions
- Carrying out work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others, and the environment.
- Comply with all environmental standards, procedures, and work instructions always.
- Report any environmental violations, near misses or unsafe acts to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle.
- Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken.
- Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHSQS Support’s activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable and cost-effective manner.
- Fully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses, training, auditing, etc.
- Meeting and exceeding clear housekeeping/GMP standards and food safety protocols.
- Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished product packaging.
- Other duties as assigned.
EHS AUTHORITY INDEX (AI 2, 3)
Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business.
Each team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality (EHSQ) are the overriding values in all activities. Included is the abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSPs), Product Protection Principles (PPPs) and our Stop Work Authority which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent serious injury or loss of life.
All employees are responsible for:
- Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHSQ policies and procedures.
- Being responsible for their own actions.
- Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others or the environment.
- Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken.
- Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHSQ support activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable, and cost-effective manner.
Warehouse operators additional EHSQ authority index responsibilities include:
- Supporting T&L’s environmental, health, safety, and quality policy in the execution of their job responsibilities in routine, non-routine and emergency conditions.
- Notifying their supervisor or EHSQ committee member of any spills, equipment malfunctions, environmental conditions, or management practice that could represent an existing or potential safety hazard, food safety concern or significant environmental impact.
- Notifying their supervisor or EHSQ committee member of any conditions or practices that could represent nonconformance with the requirements of the EHSQMS or its supporting plans and procedures.
- Performance of the environmental, health and safety monitoring and inspections according to their job responsibilities and submittal of required records.
- Support lock tag try, confined space, hot work and work permits.
- Understand the LSPs and PPPs and how they apply to T&L’s work environment.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
The incumbent will be measured against site EHS, Quality, Production, Reliability and Leadership goals.
COMPETENCIES
- Possessing a strong, positive safety mindset while performing all functions/activities.
- Dependable and punctual in meeting expectations for attendance and performance.
- Basic knowledge in EHSQS & behavior
- Knowledge on J2E and its principles
QUALIFICATIONS
- Highschool diploma/GED, or equivalent experience required.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a 10-hour workday.
- Must be able to climb stairs repeatedly.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to bend and squat.
- Must be able to effectively operate a sit down and reach lift.
- Must be able to manipulate bags weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
EXPERIENCE
- Prior experience working in a warehousing environment is preferred but not a requirement for entry role.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
- The ability to think critically about processes, flow, and troubleshooting.
- Eager to advance and learn new roles.
- Committed to our customers through ensuring compliance with all applicable GMP and food safety policies and procedures.
- Able to communicate openly, honestly, and directly in a non-aggressive fashion with all members of the plant team.
- Self-starting and self-managing.
- Goal-oriented and focused on continuous improvement of themselves as individuals and the operation of the plant.
- Dependable and punctual in meeting expectations for attendance and performance.
- Able to work a varying schedule, if needed, as process upsets and area issues arise
- The ability to climb stairs and ladders, lift and carry 55 lbs., and perform other physical duties
EEO Statement
Tate & Lyle will base all its employment decisions on job-related standards and its commitment to equal employment opportunity (EEO). Tate & Lyle will ensure that promotion decisions are made in accordance with the principles of EEO by imposing only valid requirements for promotional opportunities. Tate & Lyle will also ensure that all other human resource matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are administered without regard to an employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
The successful attainment of equal employment opportunity requires the maximum cooperation of all employees. All managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and enforcing this Policy. In addition, all other employees are expected to perform their job responsibilities in a manner that supports equal employment opportunity for all.
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
