Battery Operator

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Town of Bethlehem (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly pay

Benefits from day 1

PTO and Holidays

Safety shoes allowance

Career progression

Tuition reimbursement

Health & Wellness

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Battery Operator to manage safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the battery system in our Bethlehem facility. You will change batteries in MHE, maintain a steady supply of charged batteries, and keep the workspace clean and organized.

The role requires 1–2 years of relevant warehouse experience, a GED or high school diploma, and the ability to work in a cold storage environment. We offer paid training, weekly pay, and benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in battery or warehouse operations.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Ability to work in a cold warehouse environment and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Change batteries in MHE, ensuring discharged batteries meet proper voltage.
• Maintain supply of charged batteries and rotate inventory across chargers.
• Perform basic maintenance on battery system assets and keep areas clean and organized.
• Ensure all assets are in operable condition and report issues to management.

Skills

Equipment inspections

Mechanical repairs

Mobility & physical exertion

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Overview

As a Battery Operator, you will perform the safe, daily operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the battery system. Employee will change batteries in warehouse MHE, ensure there is a sufficient supply of charged batteries, perform basic maintenance of battery area assets, ensure that all assets are in operable condition, maintain a clean area, and perform other tasks as instructed by management.

Job Description

Location: 125 North Commerce Way Bethlehem, PA 18017

Schedule: Monday & Tuesday and Friday 1:30 pm to 3 AM

Earn: 17.35 - 25.98 USD Hourly

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

Change Batteries in MHE:

Employee will change batteries in MHE by ensuring batteries being changed are discharged to proper voltage. Employee will use best method of properly rotating/cycling the battery fleet to ensure all assets are utilized

Maintain Supply of Charged Batteries:

Employee will ensure all batteries receive a charge by constantly assessing system and ensuring all batteries that need charging receive a charge. This can include moving batteries around to place them at unused chargers, unplugging charged battery and plugging in dead battery at shared chargers, ensuring chargers are operating correctly and putting out proper DC amperage. Employee will ensure batteries are arranged in rack to support proper rotation/cycling

Perform basic maintenance and PM to Battery System Assets:

Batteries: Water, Wash, Connectors, Contact Tips, Covers, Vent Caps, Watering System, Shrouds.

Chargers: Clean exterior, Connectors, Contact Tips, Secure DC Cables to Rack.

Battery Rack: Clean, replace rollers and slides, Battery Cars: Clean, repair vacuum cups, minor repairs

Maintain a clean work area:

Employee will ensure the cleanliness and organization of the battery area to include, but not limited to picking up trash from floor, rack, etc., ensure tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored and organized, battery rack is wiped down and all dust, debris, acid build up is cleaned

Ensure all assets are in operable condition:

Employee will identify assets that need servicing, will properly label said assets, and will ensure facility lead, manager, supervisor is notified of said issue. Employee will monitor progress of repairs and keep management updated daily

Travel Required:

No

Environment

• Warehouse : Freezer (-20F to 0F)
• Warehouse : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
• Warehouse : Store/Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)

Skills

Specialized Knowledge: Special Skills: Physical abilities: Equipment inspections, mechanical repairs and replacements, all which require good mobility, physical exertion, walking, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, carrying tools and parts, etc.

Years Of Experience 1-2 : Relevant experience.

Qualifications

Attendance, General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies, Initiative, Productivity, Quality, Safety, Values Shift 2nd Shift (United States of America) Company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our 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. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers 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. 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.