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Generalist, Warehouse

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $19.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Paid training
weekly pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company matched 401K
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
Tuition Reimbursement
career progression opportunities
Employee health and wellness program
Employee Discounts
Employee assistance program
safety shoe allowance

Job Description

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is a prominent leader in the supply chain and wholesale grocery distribution industry in the United States. Founded in 1918, the company originally served independent grocery stores but has since grown its operations to supply a diverse range of customers including independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases, and institutions. Today, C&S Wholesale Grocers provides more than 7,500 customers with access to over 100,000 different products, making it one of the most significant players in the grocery supply chain sector. With headquarters and several distribution centers strategically placed across the country, C&S supports corporate grocery stores and independent franchisees under a chain-style model, primarily in the Midwest, South, and Northeast regions. The company values community engagement and takes pride in initiatives that positively impact local neighborhoods and families.

Our commitment extends beyond business operations into supporting various causes to enhance the well-being of the communities we serve. At its core, C&S Wholesale Grocers prioritizes safe working conditions, inclusivity, and equal opportunity employment. This ensures that all team members, regardless of background, have the chance to contribute to the company's ongoing success.

The Warehouse Generalist position at C&S Wholesale Grocers is pivotal in maintaining the smooth operation of our distribution centers. As a Warehouse Generalist, you will be expected to take on multiple roles within the warehouse environment. This includes responsibilities such as selecting, dock work, palletizing, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, stocking inventory, cleaning, and supporting various warehousing functions. This role is essential to keep our supply chain efficient and to ensure that local communities remain well-stocked with food and essential goods.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage of $19.00 on the first shift and is located at the Bethlehem, PA distribution center. The opportunity includes paid training, benefits from day one, weekly pay, paid time off, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and career progression opportunities. The position involves working in diverse warehouse environments including grocery, perishable, and freezer areas. Physical capabilities such as lifting heavy loads, operating machinery, and maintaining productivity expectations are critical to performing this job successfully.

In summary, as a Warehouse Generalist at C&S Wholesale Grocers, you will be a vital part of a dedicated team that works tirelessly to feed and serve communities. Your versatility and commitment will help ensure that customer orders are accurately picked, packed, and shipped efficiently, supporting the company's mission of feeding families and neighbors. This role demands a strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work safely under various conditions. C&S Wholesale Grocers values every employee’s contribution and offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, training, and employee wellness programs, making it an excellent choice for individuals seeking a rewarding career in warehousing and logistics.

Job Requirements

  • 0-2 years relevant experience
  • ability to operate pallet jack and other required materials handling equipment
  • ability to operate battery hoist
  • compliance with all company policies and procedures
  • commitment and ability to work safely
  • ability to work the entire shift including overtime if necessary
  • physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform required physical duties
  • satisfactory attendance and reliability
  • willingness to assist in other departments as business needs require

Job Qualifications

  • general equivalency diploma - general studies
  • high school diploma - general studies
  • ability to operate pallet jack and other required materials handling equipment
  • ability to operate battery hoist
  • compliance with all company policies and procedures
  • commitment and ability to work safely
  • reliability and satisfactory attendance
  • ability to produce quality work
  • ability to maintain required productivity and work expectations
  • ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 60 lbs, climbing, crouching, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, handling repetitive movements
  • strong communication and teamwork skills

Job Duties

  • perform duties of a warehouse worker
  • utilize order picker to pick products to fill customer orders or replenish pick slots
  • build pallets of products picked and record daily actions using voice-command, pick sheets, and power-warehouse
  • fit products on pallets, ensuring heavy products are placed on the bottom to reduce damage, wrap pallets with plastic, and load onto trailers
  • operate electric pallet jack to load products onto delivery trucks
  • perform duties of a warehouse clerk
  • operate stand-up forklift to put away or let down pallets into warehouse racks
  • manually lift pallets and stock or pick cases of product into warehouse racks
  • record daily actions using radio frequency computer terminal
  • perform duties of a selector by selecting grocery, perishable, and frozen items, palletizing, wrapping, and loading them onto trailers
  • perform duties of a backhauler by operating pallet jack or clamp machine to transport pallets off inbound trucks and compile products onto pallets
  • perform duties of a porter by cleaning and maintaining warehouse aisles and product slots, cleaning warehouses offices, break areas, and restrooms
  • work overtime if necessary to meet business needs and assist other departments as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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