Hi-Lo Forklift Operator

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Westfield (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers is seeking a Forklift Operator to support warehouse operations in Westfield, MA. This full-time position involves operating forklifts, tracking inventory, and ensuring product availability. With benefits from day one and opportunities for career progression, it's a great chance to join a community-focused company.

Benefits

Paid training provided

Weekly Pay

Benefits available from day 1

PTO and Holiday Pay offered

$100 towards safety shoes

Career Progression Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Health & Wellness program

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience operating material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift to transport merchandise in the warehouse.
• Accurately tracking inventory using technology.
• Loading and unloading merchandise from trailers.

Skills

Team-oriented

Strong sense of safety

Education

General Equivalency Diploma

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position OverviewKeep 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

• Text “CS” to 32543 to learn more about how you can become a part of our legacy.
• • Earn $20.00 per hour + $4.00 for freezer =$24.00
  • Full Time 1st shift dayshift
  • Schedule: 6:00AM start time, 4-5 day work week
  • Sundays required
  • 53 Summit Lock Rd Westfield MA 01085

  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:

  • Frozen – about -20° - 0°

  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

  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.

QualificationsGeneral Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies Shift1st Shift (United States of America) CompanyC&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.