Operator forfklift Incentive

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. Forklift Operators help support this mission by replenishing product levels to ensure items can be easily accessed in the warehouse.

About the role

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.

Earn $21.00 per hour upon completion of Hi-lo Training; pay will increase to $25.00/hr plus incentive. This is a 1st shift, full-time position located in Bethlehem, PA.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Following all safety protocols and procedures set for a forklift operator in the warehouse
• Occasional safe lifting of varying case weight, shape, and height levels

Physical demands include:

• Continually standing, bending, pulling, lifting, pivoting up to 90% of shift
• Frequently lifting product weighing between 1 - 60 lbs. or more
• Frequent lifting of product ranging from floor to overhead
• Safe handling of sharp objects including box cutting tools
• Possibility of working on multiple levels of varying height

Requirements

• One or more years of experience operating material handling equipment
• 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 material handling equipment safe operating procedures

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required.

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

Pay

$21.00 per hour upon completion of Hi-lo Training; pay increases to $25.00/hr plus incentive.

Schedule

1st shift, full-time.

Work Environment

• Grocery (dry goods) warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from about 50° to 90°