Freezer Cooler Forklift Operator

ECONOMY WHOLESALE GROCERS•El Paso, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Economy Wholesale Grocers, a family-run business established in 1958, has grown from a small building to multiple sites, including a distribution center and customer service center, with plans for further expansion. The company is a regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving the U.S. and Mexico, leveraging its market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and a professional bilingual team. They are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide outstanding customer service by ensuring merchandise is properly displayed, stocked, and rotated.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent customer service skills.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
6 months to 1 year of stand up forklift experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

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.
Ensures freezer and coolers are properly stocked.
Removes damaged merchandise and places it in its designated area.
Ensures correct sign and price is displayed for merchandise.
Maintains proper rotation of merchandise.
Ensures that all perishable products are put into the proper temperature as quickly as possible.
Regularly check temperatures in freezers/coolers to ensure proper temperature is maintained.
Must always keep safety a priority, to include pedestrian traffic and forklift operation.
Maintains a safe, clean working environment, to include maintaining the inside of the freezer/coolers clean.
Maintain pricing in the scale used to weigh meats and cheese.
Assists customers as needed.
Provides excellent customer service.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.