Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift
About the role
As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.
Location: 1133 Kingwood Avenue - Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Responsibilities
Responsible to operate a forklift to move, load, unload, relocate and stack merchandise. Responsible for pulling and staging orders for delivery; unload inbound and load outbound shipments and move products to dispersing trailers. Responsible for safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and maintain facility's equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience
- Certification may be preferred
Skills
- Basic technical skills
- Take direction
- Work under close supervision
- Clearly defined standard operating procedures
- Communicate with team members
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must frequently sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls. Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed.
While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Employees must be able to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for 8-10 hours shift as assigned.
Benefits
Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays. Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire. 401(k) plan with employer match available. Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid Parental Leave after six months.
Pay
Starting Rate: $19.50 per hour
Schedule
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 11:00pm - 7:30am