Warehouse Porter/Custodian - 1st Shift

Position Overview

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. Porters work as a part of a team to reserve a clean and tidy environment throughout our facilities. These critical roles help to support our prideful work environment and the delivery of high quality product to our customers.

Job Description

Text “CS” to 32543 to learn more about how you can become a part of our legacy.

  • Earn $19.00 per hour

  • Shift - 1st

  • Sun-Mon-Tues-Fri 7AM - 5:30PM

  • Location - 500 North Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

You will contribute by:

  • Providing and maintaining a clean and safe work environment by acting as a custodian / janitor

  • Performing janitorial duties such as cleaning the entire warehouse, including office space, employee break areas, windows and restrooms

  • Maintaining good housekeeping by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, buffing and waxing floors

  • Occasionally pulling product out of pick slots using an electric pallet jack to clean with a scrubber and returning product

  • Tending to spills including damaged product, oil, grease, etc.

  • Collecting plastic wrap, shredded paper, and empty boxes to be disposed of properly

  • Following all material handling equipment safe operating procedures

  • Occasional safe lifting of varying case weight, shape, and height levels

  • Having the ability and willingness to follow all material handling equipment safe operating procedures

What’s a great way to stay in shape?

  • Continually Standing, bending, pulling, lifting, pivoting up to 90% of shift

  • Walking on various surfaces including concrete, tile, carpet, etc.

  • Frequently lifting of product weighing between 1 - 60 lbs. or more

  • Frequent lifting of product ranging from floor to overhead

  • Possibility of working on multiple levels of varying height

  • Safe handling of sharp objects including box cutting tools

We offer:

  • 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

Your work environment may include:

  • Grocery (dry goods) – about 50°- 90°

Qualifications

Attendance, General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies, Initiative, Productivity, Quality, Safety, Values

Shift

2nd Shift (United States of America)

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers 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.

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Warehouse Operations

Job Family: Operations

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: JC0550

ReqID: R-266431

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