A pallet jack event was one of several competitions July 13 in Kent at the Sysco Rodeo for employees. COURTESY PHOTO, Sysco

A pallet jack event was one of several competitions July 13 in Kent at the Sysco Rodeo for employees. COURTESY PHOTO, Sysco

Sysco employees show off job skills at Kent warehouse

Company holds competitions in warehouse work and truck driving

Sysco, the world’s largest food service distributor, hosted an employee competition at its Kent warehouse called Sysco Rodeo that was open to their friends and family.

Approximately 350 Sysco colleagues and family members attended the event Saturday, July 13 at the Kent facility, 22820 54th Ave. S. The Houston, Texas-based company employes more than 260 in Kent.

There was fun for the whole family – everything from bounce houses, obstacle courses, games, dunk tank, face painting and balloon animals. Lunch was served for all attendees and prepared by Sysco’s local team of chefs, produce specialists and fellow team members.

The competition celebrated the technical skills of their warehouse workers and Class A drivers that promote safety and excellent service by putting them through a series of tasks and rating them on speed, quality, safety and execution.

Tasks fell within a few categories: expertise behind the wheel, operating procedures and vehicle inspections. Colleagues did a great job during each competition event as guests looked on and had an opportunity to witness the best of the best demonstrate the advanced skills needed to safely and efficiently serve customers, both in trucks and warehouses.

First to third place for each category was recognized at the event.

Results

Pallet jack

1st: Leauma Williams – 350 points in 2.23 minutes

2nd: Siona Ili – 350 points in 2.41 minutes

3rd: Mart Arcelo – 350 points in 2.42 minutes

Forklift

1st: Andrew Pair – 325 points in 2.57 minutes

2nd: Mart Arcelo – 325 points in 3.00 minutes

3rd: Nathan Dayley – 303 points in 3.01 minutes

Drivers:

1st: Shawn Bramwell – 340 points, 3.40 minutes

2nd: Maeli P – 330 points, 4.01 minutes

3rd: Don Thompson – 320 points, 4.30 minutes


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Drivers competed in a Sysco Rodeo of skills on July 13 at the Kent warehouse. COURTESY PHOTO, Sysco

Drivers competed in a Sysco Rodeo of skills on July 13 at the Kent warehouse. COURTESY PHOTO, Sysco

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