Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Windsor Locks, CT

1d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. First Shift - Schedule TBD Earn $25.00 per hour +shift differential pay + incentive pay after training 500 North Street, Windsor Locks, CT 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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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