Warehouse Forklift Operator

C&S Wholesale GrocersChester, NY
$23Onsite

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. As a Forklift Operator, you will use a forklift to transport merchandise to, from, and within the warehouse to put away, drop down, and rotate full pallets of stock through the warehouse inventory reserve racks using a stand-up forklift.

Requirements

  • MHE/ Forklift Certification.
  • Ability to operate stand-up forklift, sit-down forklift, reach truck, cherry picker or other required materials handling equipment (MHE).
  • Ability to operate battery hoist
  • Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely.
  • Show reliability and maintain satisfactory attendance.
  • Produce quality work.
  • Ability to maintain required productivity/work expectations.
  • At least one year of experience on stand-up forklift, sit-down forklift, reach truck and/or cherry picker.
  • General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies

Nice To Haves

  • Fall protection training and using proper fall protection equipment

Responsibilities

  • Transport merchandise from receiving dock or reserve slots to proper location in the warehouse.
  • Complete purchase orders.
  • Maintain the proper replenishment in the computer, using a handheld device, when the pallet is put back in the rack.
  • Stack cases and rotate merchandise.
  • Refill benches and fill pallet slots.
  • Pull material/products to deliver to production lines
  • Move/Slot finished product from production to designated storage area
  • Pull finished product from storage and load on trailers
  • Maintain accurate records of quantities, pack size and description
  • Unload material/product from trailers
  • Utilize necessary technology (e.g., voice, RF gun) to select product
  • Complete paperwork on transfer of material
  • Date pallets with current date
  • Complete inspection form on equipment operated.
  • Change battery in forklift, when applicable
  • Keep work area clean.
  • Sweep floor slots.
  • Clean spills and re-work damage
  • Use case cutter to cut tops off cases
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Paid training provided
  • Weekly Pay
  • Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, company matched 401k)
  • PTO and Holiday Pay offered
  • In certain locations C&S offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoes
  • Career Progression Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Health & Wellness program
  • Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
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