Stand Up Forklift Operator Night Shift

Economy Wholesale Grocers; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low Cost Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Economy Wholesale Grocers is hiring for a warehouse associate at our Paisano Store in El Paso, TX. You will pick, pack, and ship supplies to local and international customers, while safely operating forklifts and keeping accurate records.

Responsibilities include quality inspections, stock rotation, and assisting customers with orders. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 6–12 months forklift experience, with bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience or equivalent.
• 6 months to 1 year forklift experience.
• Bilingual preferred.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports merchandise using forklift/equipment to designated areas.
• Performs quality inspections and ensures correct recording of merchandise.
• Replenishes merchandise from reserves as needed and rotates stock.
• Accurately picks and packs customer orders.
• Maintains safe, clean working environment and PPE compliance.
• Assists customers as needed and provides excellent service.

Skills

Forklift experience

Bilingual

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Handheld scanner

Job description

Become a part of the Economy TeamA Little About UsWhat 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 forHighly motived individual who provides outstanding customer service by picking, packing, and shipping supplies and merchandise to local and international customers in an accurate and timely manner; efficiently and safely transports, sorts, and stocks 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.Performs quality inspections on incoming and outgoing merchandise. Ensure merchandise is recorded correctly.Safely sorts and places merchandise on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined inventory procedures. Replenishes merchandise from reserves as needed.Accurately picks and packs customer orders as needed.Removes damaged merchandise and places it in its designated area.Maintains proper rotation of merchandise.Always keep safety a priority, to include pedestrian traffic and forklift operation.Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE, examples: Safety Belt, High Visibility Vest).Maintains a safe, clean working environment, to include maintaining a clean dock and clean aisles.Participates in quality improvement efforts.Performs required administrative tasks; prepares all required reports and correspondence.Assists customers as needed. Provides excellent customer service.Performs other related duties as assigned by management.Qualifications:One year of related experience or equivalent.Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.6 months to 1 year of stand up forklift experience.Bilingual preferred.High School graduate or GED.Commitment to excellence and high standards.Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.Ability to manage priorities and workflow.Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.Acute attention to detail.Ability to maintain high scanning accuracy.Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.Benefits:Low Cost Medical CoverageCompany Paid Dental, Vision & Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short-Term DisabilityPaid Time OffCompany HolidaysLocation:Position is for our Paisano Store located at 1500 E. Paisano Dr. El Paso, TX 79901.Schedule:Sunday Night - Thursday Night9:30 PM - 6:00 AM