Hourly Rail Forklift Operator

About the role

As a Rail Forklift Operator, you’ll be part of a productive team, transporting 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 sit down Forklift. This is a fast-paced role, perfect for energetic individuals who are highly organized and like to stay active.

Responsibilities

• Transport merchandise to/from receiving dock or reserve slots to proper location in the warehouse
• Maintain the proper replenishment in the computer, using a handheld device, when the pallet is 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
• Date pallets with current date
• Complete inspection form on equipment operated
• Change battery in forklift, 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

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 causes that positively impact our communities
• Ability and willingness to follow all material handling equipment safe operating procedures
• Continually standing, bending, pulling, lifting, pivoting up to 90% of shift
• Walking on various surfaces including concrete, tile, carpet, etc.
• Frequently lifting 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
• Attendance, General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies, Initiative, Productivity, Quality, Safety, Values

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 towards the purchase of safety shoes
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

1st Shift, Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm

Location: 626 Loucks Mill Road, York, PA 17404

Pay

Starting rate: $22/hr

Environment

Warehouse: Grocery Warehouse (50°F to 90°F)

About the company

ES3 is an experienced team of third-party logistics experts, saving Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers significant time and money every day. A pioneer of the collaborative distribution model, ES3 provides solutions across all channels, optimizing its supply network to expedite replenishment. ES3 does this by combining warehousing, mixing, and distribution services under one roof in a multi-manufacturer, collaborative model optimized by advanced technology.