Warehouse Loader - 2nd Shift

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Loader at our Windsor Locks, CT facility. The role involves loading orders onto trailers for delivery to local stores, using forklifts or pallet jacks, and ensuring loads are secured and safe. This is a second shift position with a 6:30pm–5:00am schedule.

Earn $22.00 per hour plus a second-shift differential. The job emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient, accurate loading in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience operating material handling equipment.
• Strong emphasis on safety procedures and following standard operating procedures.
• Team-oriented with a focus on helping others.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts or electric pallet jacks.
• Inspect trailers before loading products.
• Verify orders with RF handhelds or voice headsets.
• Load pallets securely into trailers and ensure safety of loads.
• Perform regular equipment inspections and complete required forms.
• Occasionally lift 1–60 lb products and handle varying height levels.

Tools

Forklift/Material Handling Equipment

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. As a Warehouse Loader, you’ll be part of a productive team, tasked with loading orders onto trailers for delivery to local stores. This is a fast-paced role, perfect for energetic individuals who are highly organized and like to stay active. With each loaded trailer, you are committed to our braggingly happy customers.

Earn $22.00 per hour + 2nd shift differential Schedule- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30pm -5:00 am 500 North Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06069

Responsibilities

• Utilizing forklifts and/or electric pallet jacks
• Completing inspection of trailers before loading any product
• Verifying loading of orders by RF handhelds and/or voice headsets
• Loading full pallets of merchandise into trailers & ensuring pallets are secured properly to avoid damages
• Performing equipment inspections & completion of appropriate form
• Occasional safe lifting of varying case weight, shape, and height levels

Physical Requirements

What’s a great way to stay in shape? Continually Standing, bending, pulling, lifting, pivoting up to 90% of shift

Walking on various surfaces including concrete, tile, carpet, etc.

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

Benefits

• 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

Work Environment

• Grocery (dry goods) – about 50°- 90°

Candidate Profile

• 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 all material handling equipment safe operating procedures

Qualifications

Attendance, General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies, Initiative, Productivity, Quality, Safety, Values

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 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. 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.