Freezer Cooler Stand Up Forklift Operator

Economy Wholesale Grocers; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; 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 in El Paso, TX is seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time position focused on outstanding customer service and merchandise handling. Responsibilities include transporting merchandise, ensuring stock rotation, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and customer service expertise, with stand-up forklift experience preferred. We offer a rotating schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent education/experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 6 months to 1 year of stand-up forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports incoming and outgoing merchandise.
• Ensures freezers and coolers are stocked properly.
• Removes damaged merchandise as required.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness in the workplace.
• Assists customers and provides excellent service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Forklift experience

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Paisano Store - El Paso, TX 79901

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $15.50 - $15.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

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 ensuring merchandise is properly displayed and stocked. Maintains proper rotation of 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.
• Ensures freezer and coolers are properly stocked.
• Removes damaged merchandise and places it in its designated area.
• Ensures correct sign and price is displayed for merchandise.
• Maintains proper rotation of merchandise.
• Ensures that all perishable products are put into the proper temperature as quickly as possible.
• Regularly checks temperatures in freezers/coolers to ensure proper temperature is maintained.
• Must always keep safety a priority, to include pedestrian traffic and forklift operation.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, to include maintaining the inside of the freezer/coolers clean.
• Maintain pricing in the scale used to weigh meats and cheese.
• Assists customers as needed. Provides excellent customer service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• 6 months to 1 year of stand up forklift experience.
• Bilingual preferred.

Benefits

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

Location

Position is for our 1500 E. Paisano, El Paso, TX 79901 store.

Working hours

Rotating Schedule:

• Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm