Forklift Operator - Night Shift

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Bethlehem, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Forklift Operators support C&S Wholesale Grocers’ mission to help feed local communities by replenishing product levels and keeping warehouse inventory accessible. The role uses a stand-up forklift to transport merchandise to, from, and within the warehouse, put away and drop down full pallets, and rotate stock through inventory reserve racks. It is a full-time, third-shift position at the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania location, with weekly pay, a $25.00 hourly rate, a $0.50 shift differential, and incentive pay. The position is direct hire, and paid training is provided. The work involves operating material-handling equipment, tracking inventory with a handheld computer and other technology, replenishing pick slots and production lines, staging finished product, and loading and unloading trailers. Employees follow warehouse safety procedures and may stack and rotate merchandise by hand or with equipment. Physical activity includes frequent standing, bending, pulling, lifting, and pivoting; lifting products weighing 1–60 pounds or more from floor to overhead; working at varying heights; and safely handling sharp objects such as box-cutting tools. Warehouse temperatures may range from approximately 50–90°F in dry-goods areas and 28–60°F in refrigerated areas.

Requirements

One or more years of experience operating material-handling equipment.
A strong sense of safety and ability to follow standard safety procedures.
Ability and willingness to follow material-handling equipment safe-operating procedures.
Team-oriented outlook and a passion for helping others.
Desire to work with a team to support causes that positively impact communities.
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) in General Studies.
Ability to perform frequent standing, bending, pulling, lifting, and pivoting, and to lift products weighing 1–60 pounds or more, including from floor to overhead.
Ability to work at varying heights and safely handle sharp objects, including box-cutting tools.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift to transport merchandise to designated warehouse locations.
Track inventory accurately using a handheld computer and other necessary technology.
Stack and rotate merchandise by hand or using material-handling equipment.
Replenish pick slots and production lines to support timely fulfillment of customer orders.
Stage finished product in designated storage areas.
Load and unload merchandise from trailers.
Follow all forklift-operator safety protocols and procedures.
Safely lift varying case weights, shapes, and heights as needed.