Forklift incentive 1st Shift

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Bethlehem IV, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Forklift Operators support C&S Wholesale Grocers’ mission to help feed local communities by replenishing product levels and ensuring merchandise is accessible in the warehouse. This role contributes to safe and efficient daily operations at the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania location. The position is full-time on first shift, with weekly pay and direct-hire employment. The advertised pay is $24.00 plus incentives.

The work may take place in dry-goods grocery areas with temperatures of about 50°–90°F or refrigerated perishable areas with temperatures of about 28°–60°F. The role involves continual standing, bending, pulling, lifting, and pivoting for up to 90% of the shift, as well as frequent lifting of products weighing 1–60 pounds or more and from floor to overhead. Work may occur on multiple levels of varying heights, and safe handling of sharp objects such as box-cutting tools is required.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience operating material-handling equipment.
• Strong sense of safety and ability to follow standard safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to follow safe operating procedures for material-handling equipment.
• Team-oriented outlook and a passion for helping others.
• Desire to work with a team supporting causes that positively impact communities.
• General Equivalency Diploma or high school diploma; General Studies is listed.

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 with material-handling equipment.
• Replenish pick slots and production lines to support timely fulfillment of customer orders.
• Stage finished products in designated storage areas.
• Load and unload merchandise from trailers.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures for forklift operators in the warehouse.
• Lift cases of varying weights, shapes, and heights safely when needed.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Benefits available from day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• In certain locations, $100 toward the purchase of safety shoes
• Career progression opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee health and wellness program
• Employee discounts and purchasing programs
• Employee assistance program
• Weekly pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED