Forklift Operator - NS

Become a part of the Economy Team

A Little About Us

What started as a family business in a small, two-story building at 219 S. Ochoa in 1958 now includes multiple sites, a distribution center, and a customer service center, with goals of further expansion in the near future. As a family-run business, we care about the people and areas we serve. Our market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and professional bilingual team have helped make Economy Wholesale Grocers the regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving the U.S. and Mexico.

What we are looking for

Highly motived individual who provides outstanding customer service by picking, packing, and shipping supplies and merchandise to local and international customers in an accurate and timely manner; efficiently and safely transports, sorts, and stocks merchandise.

Duties and 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.
• Performs quality inspections on incoming and outgoing merchandise. Ensure merchandise is recorded correctly.
• Safely sorts and places merchandise on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined inventory procedures. Replenishes merchandise from reserves as needed.
• Accurately picks and packs customer orders as needed.
• Removes damaged merchandise and places it in its designated area.
• Maintains proper rotation of merchandise.
• Always keep safety a priority, to include pedestrian traffic and forklift operation.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE, examples: Safety Belt, High Visibility Vest).
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, to include maintaining a clean dock and clean aisles.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Performs required administrative tasks; prepares all required reports and correspondence.
• Assists customers as needed. Provides excellent customer service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• One year of related experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
• 6 months to 1 year of stand up forklift experience.
• Bilingual preferred.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain high scanning accuracy.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

Benefits:

• Low Cost Medical Coverage
• Company Paid Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays

Location:

Position is for our Distribution Center located at 100 S. Cotton St. El Paso, TX 79901.

Schedule:

Sunday Night - Thursday Night

9:30 PM - 6:00 AM