2nd Shift Reach Truck Forklift Driver *Perishable & Freezer Only Facility*

cswg; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly pay

Benefits from day 1 (medical, dental,

Vision, 401k match

PTO & Holiday Pay

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers in Houston is seeking a FT Forklift Operator for 1st shift. You will operate a stand-up reach truck to replenish pick slots and move merchandise within a refrigerated warehouse, ensuring accurate inventory and timely order fulfillment.

Qualified candidates typically have 1+ year of material handling equipment experience, a focus on safety, and a team-oriented attitude. The role offers competitive hourly pay, premiums, and benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating material handling equipment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work in a refrigerated environment.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork to support warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move merchandise within the warehouse.
• Track inventory using a handheld computer.
• Load/unload merchandise from trailers and stage products for fulfillment.
• Follow safety protocols and assist with replenishment of slots and lines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reach truck experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Handheld computer

Material handling equipment

Job description

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. Forklift Operators help support this mission by replenishing product levels to ensure items can be easily accessed in the warehouse. These jobs are an important part of our team and help sustain our safe and efficient daily operation.

Earn $18.00 per hour, then up to $28.25 with additional incentive earning potential and premiums

WE ARE CURRENTLY NEEDING CANDIDATES THAT HAVE STAND UP REACH TRUCK EXPERIENCE.

Job Description

Earn $18 per hour + Base Increases + $1.50 (cooler/freezer premium) + Incentive and Attendance pay (once you qualify)

FT, 1st shift, Sunday-Friday, 5 days on/2 days off

Location: 3100 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, Texas 77021

• 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

What's a great way to stay in shape? Continually Standing, bending, pulling, lifting, pivoting up to 90% of shift

Frequently lifting of 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

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

Your work environment may include:

• Perishable (Refrigerated) - about 28°- 60°
• Frozen - about -20° - 0°

We're searching for candidates with:

• 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

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

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

General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies

Shift 2nd Shift (United States of America)

Company GSC Wholesale LLC

About Our Company

Grocers Supply, based in Houston, is the largest wholesale grocery supplier in Texas, supplying over 900 independent grocery stores. Grocers Supply serves customers of all sizes, from single store independent retailers to chains, such as: Fiesta, FoodTown, Market Basket, Cox Foodarama / La Fiesta, Sellers Brothers, Minyard Food Stores, G. E. Foodland, and El Rio Grande.

Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with GSC Wholesale, LLC. GSC Wholesale, 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. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.