Warehouse Loader - 1st 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

• Earn $22.00 per hour
• 4 day work week, one weekend day mandatory (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
• 8 AM (except Saturday is an 11 AM start)
• 500 North St Windsor Locks, CT 06096

What You Will Contribute By

• Utilizing forklifts and/or electric pallet jacks
• Completing inspection of trailers before loading any product
• Verifying loading of orders by RF handhelds and/or voice headsets
• Loading full pallets of merchandise into trailers & ensuring pallets are secured properly to avoid damages
• Performing equipment inspections & completion of appropriate form
• 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
• Frequent walking on various surfaces including concrete, tile, carpet, etc.
• Frequent lifting of product weighing between 1 - 60 lbs. or more
• Possibility of working on multiple levels of varying height
• Safe handling of sharp objects including box cutting tools

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

• 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
• Able and willing to follow all material handling equipment safe operating procedures

The 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.

About Our Company

• C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC 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.