Sysco Forklift Operator Receives Top Honors at the 2023 IFDA National Championship
30 Octubre 2023 - 2:15PM
Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice
distribution company, announced today that Antonio “Tony” Garcia,
Forklift Operator from Sysco West Coast Florida, was recognized for
his exceptional performance at the 2023 International Foodservice
Distributors Association (IFDA) National Championship in Orlando,
Florida. Tony placed third in the forklift category in the national
warehouse competition.
The event, which celebrates safety and skill, draws in drivers
and warehouse professionals from all over the country, where
contestants compete in different categories ranging from written
examinations to obstacle courses and pre-trip inspections. This
year marks the first time the event included a new warehouse
competition. The warehouse competition allows the industry’s most
elite pallet jack and forklift operators to showcase their safety
skills and excellence.
“We are extremely proud of Tony and all of our drivers and
warehouse colleagues that participated in the IFDA National
Championship this year,” said Daniel Purefoy, Sysco’s Senior Vice
President, Chief Supply Chain Officer. “Our frontline colleagues
value a commitment to safety and excellence, and they live those
values every day. We are proud to celebrate this incredible
achievement.”
The IFDA National Championship not only showcases the skills
necessary to be a truck driver and warehouse professional, but it
also provides a chance for families and industry colleagues to show
their appreciation for these industrial athletes. For the children,
the annual kids essay contest gives them the opportunity to share
why they are proud of their parents.
After judging many outstanding essays that demonstrated
exceptional writing skills,
- Marco Escribano (parent Luis Escribano, Sysco Kansas City) won
first place in the 14 to 17 age range,
- Marissa Hernandez (parent Robert Hernandez, Sysco Houston) won
second place in the 14 to 17 range,
- Maryah Carter (parent Jerry Carter Jr., SYGMA Florida) won
third place in the 11 to 13 age range, and
- Luis Escribano (parent Luis Escribano, Sysco Kansas City) won
third place in the eight to 10 age range.
These young minds showcased remarkable creativity in sharing why
they are proud of their driver and operator parents’ commitments to
the distribution of everyday goods and services.
About Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and
distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and
educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers
who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also
includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality
industries. With more than 72,000 colleagues, the company operates
334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately
725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that
ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more
than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability
program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found
at www.sysco.com.
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Media ContactShannon Mutschler
Mutschler.Shannon@sysco.com281-584-4059
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