Forklift Operator — $25/hr, Benefits & Growth

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

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.