Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

cswg; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training provided

Weekly Pay

Benefits from day 1 (medical, dental,

401(k) match

PTO and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator for the Windsor Locks, CT area. The role focuses on replenishing product levels to ensure items are readily accessible in the warehouse and supporting safe, efficient daily operations.

The position offers first shift work with a $25.00 per hour base pay, plus shift differential and incentive pay after training. Benefits include health coverage, 401k, PTO, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year operating material handling equipment.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.
• Team-oriented with a passion for helping others.
• Willing to follow material handling equipment safety SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to transport merchandise to designated warehouse locations.
• Accurately track inventory using handheld computer and related tech.
• Stack and rotate merchandise, by hand or with equipment.
• Replenish pick slots and production lines to ensure timely orders.
• Stage finished product in designated storage areas.
• Load and unload merchandise from trailers.
• Follow all safety protocols for forklift operation.
• Safely lift varying case weights as needed.

Skills

Experience with equipment

Safety consciousness

Team player

SOP compliance

Education

High School Diploma

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.

Job Description

First Shift - Schedule TBD Sunday Mandatory

Earn $25.00 per hour +shift differential pay + incentive pay after training

500 North Street, Windsor Locks, CT

You will contribute by:

• 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

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

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

Work Environment

Grocery (dry goods) - about 50°- 90%

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
• Ability and willingness to follow material handling equipment safe operating procedures

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.

General Equivalency Diploma

General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies

Shift

1st 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.