Forklift Operator

Economy Wholesale Grocers; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental coverage

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Vacation time

Company Holidays

Job summary

Economy Wholesale Grocers is seeking a motivated individual at our El Paso headquarters to pick, pack, and ship supplies for local and international customers. You will safely transport merchandise, perform quality inspections, and maintain stock rotation in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and excellent customer service. Requires at least one year of related experience, HS diploma or GED, and willingness to work day shifts.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
• One year of related experience or equivalent.
• Bilingual preferred.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports merchandise to designated areas using appropriate tools and vehicles.
• Performs quality inspections on incoming/outgoing merchandise.
• Sorts and places merchandise on racks, shelves or bins according to procedures.
• Accurately picks and packs customer orders.
• Removes damaged merchandise and places it in its designated area.
• Maintains rotation of merchandise and a clean dock/aisles.
• Prioritizes safety for pedestrians and forklift operation.
• Performs required administrative tasks and reports.

Skills

Customer service

Shipping practices

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Headquarters Corporate Offices - El Paso, TX 79901

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Become a part of the Economy Team

A Little About Us

What started as a family business in a small, two-story building at 219 S. Ochoa in 1958 now includes multiple sites, a distribution center, and a customer service center, with goals of further expansion in the near future. As a family-run business, we care about the people and areas we serve. Our market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and professional bilingual team have helped make Economy Wholesale Grocers the regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving the U.S. and Mexico.

What we are looking for

Highly motivated individual who provides outstanding customer service by picking, packing, and shipping supplies and merchandise to local and international customers in an accurate and timely manner; efficiently and safely transports, sorts and stocks merchandise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under direction of supervisor, safely transports incoming and outgoing merchandise to designated areas utilizing appropriate tools/vehicles to accomplish task including but not limited to handheld device, forklift, and/or electric pallet jack.
• Performs quality inspections on incoming and outgoing merchandise. Ensure merchandise is recorded correctly.
• Safely sorts and places merchandise on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined inventory procedures. Replenishes merchandise from reserves as needed.
• Accurately picks and packs customer orders as needed.
• Removes damaged merchandise and places it in its designated area.
• Maintains proper rotation of merchandise.
• Always keep safety a priority, to include pedestrian traffic and forklift operation.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE, examples: Safety Belt, High Visibility Vest).
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, to include maintaining a clean dock and clean aisles.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Performs required administrative tasks; prepares all required reports and correspondence.
• Assists customers as needed. Provides excellent customer service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
• Bilingual preferred.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain high scanning accuracy.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Vacation time
• Company Holidays

Location

Position is for our Headquarter Offices located at 1000 E. Overland Ave. El Paso, TX 79901.

Schedule

Monday - Friday

8:00AM - 5:00PM