Hourly Forklift Operator

Starting rate: $22/hr at 626 Loucks Mill Road, York, PA 17404.

About the role

As a Rail Forklift Operator, you’ll be part of a productive team transporting merchandise within the warehouse to put away, drop down, and rotate full pallets of stock through inventory reserve racks using a sit-down forklift. This is a fast-paced role for energetic, highly organized individuals who enjoy staying active.

Responsibilities

• Transport merchandise to/from receiving dock or reserve slots to proper warehouse locations.
• Maintain proper replenishment in the computer using a handheld device when pallets are put back in the rack.
• Stack cases and rotate merchandise.
• Refill benches and fill pallet slots.
• Select orders when needed.
• Move/slot finished product from production to designated storage area.
• Pull finished product from storage and load on trailers.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities, pack size, and description.
• Unload material/product from trailers.
• Utilize necessary technology (e.g., voice, RF gun) to select product.
• Complete paperwork on transfer of material and date pallets with current date.
• Complete inspection forms on equipment operated; change forklift battery when applicable.
• Keep work area clean: sweep floor slots, clean spills, and re-work damage.
• Perform sanitation duties when necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Physical demands

• Continually stand, bend, pull, pivot, and lift up to 90% of the shift.
• Walk on various surfaces including concrete, tile, and carpet.
• Frequently lift product weighing between 1–60 lbs. or more, including lifting from floor to overhead.
• Possibility of working on multiple levels of varying height.
• Safe handling of sharp objects including box-cutting tools.

Requirements

• Several years of experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• Strong sense of safety and ability to follow standard safety procedures.
• Team-oriented outlook with a passion for helping others.
• Desire to work with a team to support community-positive causes.
• Ability and willingness to follow all material handling equipment safe operating procedures.
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Pay

$22/hour.

Benefits

• 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 toward the purchase of safety shoes.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee health & wellness program.
• Employee discounts/purchasing programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Work environment

Grocery warehouse with temperatures ranging from 50°F to 90°F.

ES3, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.