Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly Pay

Benefits from Day 1

PTO and Holiday Pay

Safety shoe stipend

Career progression

Tuition reimbursement

Health & Wellness program

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers is seeking a Forklift Operator for the Windsor Locks, CT area. This role involves replenishing product levels, operating a forklift, and supporting safe, efficient daily warehouse operations.

The position offers First Shift with compensation of $25.00 per hour plus shift differential and incentive pay after training. Benefits start from day one, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching, plus PTO and holiday pay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move merchandise to designated warehouse locations.
• Accurately track inventory using a handheld device and other tech.
• Stack and rotate merchandise manually or with equipment.
• Replenish pick slots and production lines for timely fulfillment.
• Stage finished product in designated storage areas.
• Load and unload merchandise from trailers.
• Follow all forklift safety protocols.
• Safely lift varying case weights as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

GED/HS diploma

Tools

Handheld computer

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.

Job Description

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.

Schedule & Compensation

• First Shift - Schedule TBD Sunday Mandatory
• Earn $25.00 per hour +shift differential pay + incentive pay after training
• 500 North Street, Windsor Locks, CT

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

Your Work Environment

• Grocery (dry goods) – about 50°- 90°

Candidate Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Area

Warehouse Grocery

Job Family

Operations

Job Code

JC1102

Job Type

Full time

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.