Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift
Position Overview
Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.
Job Description
As a Forklift Operator, you will use a forklift to transport merchandise to, from, and within the warehouse to put away, drop down, and rotate full pallets of stock through the warehouse inventory reserve racks using a stand-up forklift.
- Contribute by:
- Operating a forklift to transport merchandise to designated locations in the warehouse
- Accurately tracking inventory utilizing a handheld computer and other necessary technology
- Stacking and rotating merchandise, either by hand or using material handling equipment
- Replenishing pick slots and production lines to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders
- Staging finished product in designated storage areas
- Loading and unloading merchandise from trailers
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures set for a forklift operator in the warehouse
- Occasional safe lifting of varying case weight, shape, and height levels
What's a great way to stay in shape?
Continually Standing, bending, pulling, lifting, pivoting up to 90% of shift
Frequently lifting of product weighing between 1 - 60 lbs. or more
Frequent lifting of product ranging from floor to overhead
Possibility of working on multiple levels of varying height
Safe handling of sharp objects including box cutting tools
What We Offer
- Paid training provided
- Weekly Pay
- Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, company matched 401k)
- PTO and Holiday Pay offered
- In certain locations C&S offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoes
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Health & Wellness program
- Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
- Employee Assistance Program
The Fine Print
This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.
Qualifications
- General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies
- Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)
About Our Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.