Freezer Cooler Stand Up Forklift Operator

ECONOMY WHOLESALE GROCERS • El Paso, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Economy Wholesale Grocers, a family-run business established in 1958, has expanded significantly to include multiple sites, a distribution center, and a customer service center, with plans for future growth. As a regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving both the U.S. and Mexico, the company prides itself on its market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and a professional bilingual team. They are seeking a highly motivated individual to join their team as a Freezer Cooler Stand Up Forklift Operator. This role is crucial for providing outstanding customer service by ensuring merchandise is properly displayed and stocked, maintaining correct rotation, and safely operating equipment within freezer and cooler environments.

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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability.
• Vacation time.
• Company Holidays.

What This Job Offers

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