1st Shift Reach Truck Forklift Driver * Freezer & Perishable Only Facility*

Forklift OperatorJob Description Summary: 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. Earn $18.00 per hour, then up to $28.25 with additional incentive earning potential and premiums. WE ARE CURRENTLY NEEDING CANDIDATES THAT HAVE STAND UP REACH TRUCK EXPERIENCE.Job Description:Earn $18 per hour + Base Increases + $1.50 (cooler/freezer premium) + Incentive and Attendance pay (once you qualify)FT, 1st shift, Sunday-Friday, 5 days on/2 days offLocation: 3100 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, Texas 77021You will contribute by:Operating a forklift to transport merchandise to designated locations in the warehouseAccurately 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 areasLoading and unloading merchandise from trailersFollowing all safety protocols and procedures set for a forklift operator in the warehouseOccasional safe lifting of varying case weight, shape, and height levelsWhat's a great way to stay in shape?Continually Standing, bending, pulling, lifting, pivoting up to 90% of shiftFrequently lifting of product weighing between 1 - 60 lbs. or moreFrequent lifting of product ranging from floor to overheadPossibility of working on multiple levels of varying heightSafe handling of sharp objects including box cutting toolsWe offer:Paid training providedWeekly PayBenefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, company matched 401k)PTO and Holiday Pay offeredIn certain locations C&S offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoesCareer Progression OpportunitiesTuition ReimbursementEmployee Health & Wellness programEmployee Discounts / Purchasing programsEmployee Assistance ProgramYour work environment may include:Perishable (Refrigerated) – about 28°- 60°Frozen – about -20° - 0°We're searching for candidates with:One or more years of experience operating material handling equipmentStrong sense of safety and ability to follow standard safety proceduresTeam-oriented outlook with a passion for helping othersDesire to work with a team to support causes that positively impact our communitiesAbility and willingness to follow material handling equipment safe operating proceduresEvery person matters.We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.The Fine PrintThis Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.Hiring immediately, to apply text "CS" to 32543 OR visit careers.cswg.comQualificationsGeneral Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General StudiesShift1st Shift (United States of America)CompanyGSC Wholesale LLCAbout Our CompanyGrocers Supply, based in Houston, is the largest wholesale grocery supplier in Texas, supplying over 900 independent grocery stores. Grocers Supply serves customers of all sizes, from single store independent retailers to chains, such as: Fiesta, FoodTown, Market Basket, Cox Foodarama / La Fiesta, Sellers Brothers, Minyard Food Stores, G. E. Foodland, and El Rio Grande.Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with GSC Wholesale, LLC. GSC Wholesale, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.