Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Confidential; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training provided

Weekly Pay

Benefits from day 1 (medical, dental,

PTO and Holidays

Safety shoe allowance ($100)

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator for the second shift in Windsor Locks, CT. You will use a stand-up forklift to move pallets, stock, and rotate inventory within the warehouse, supporting timely order fulfillment.

Paid training and weekly pay are offered. Benefits begin on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match, plus PTO and holiday pay. The role requires 1+ year experience with material handling equipment and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating material handling equipment.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow standard safety procedures.
• Team-oriented outlook with a passion for helping others.
• Willingness to support causes that positively impact communities.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to transport merchandise to designated locations in the warehouse.
• Accurately track inventory using a handheld computer and other necessary technology.
• Stack and rotate merchandise manually or with equipment.
• Replenish pick slots and production lines to ensure timely customer orders.
• Stage finished product in designated storage areas.
• Load and unload merchandise from trailers.
• Follow all safety protocols for forklift operation.

Skills

Material handling equipment experience

Safety awareness

Team-oriented

Community focus

Education

GED / High School 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

As a Forklift Operator, you will use a forklift to transport merchandise to, from, and within the warehouse to put away, drop down, and rotate full pallets of stock through the warehouse inventory reserve racks using a stand-up forklift.

Second Shift 6:30 PM - 5:00 AM (after training)

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday , Thursday

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

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

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

Your work environment may include:

Grocery (dry goods) – about 50°- 90°

We’re searching for candidates with:

• 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

Qualifications

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