Material Handler

Job Location

Newport Commissary, 1163 Whipple St, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12:00 pm through 6:00 pm

Material Handler

CW is seeking a dependable and safety-minded Material Handler to join our team in a fast-paced grocery store environment.

In this role, you will help keep products moving efficiently from receiving areas to shelves and storage locations, ensuring the store remains well-stocked, organized, and ready to serve customers.

• Safely operate pallet jacks and other material handling equipment to move, load, and unload products throughout the store and storage areas.
• Receive deliveries and transport products from loading areas to designated storage or sales floor locations in a timely manner.
• Stock shelves, coolers, and displays to ensure products are readily available for customers.
• Organize backroom and storage areas to maintain an efficient and accessible inventory system.
• Track, label, and verify products to support accurate inventory and minimize loss.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper lifting, handling, and storage of products.
• Assist with rotating stock and monitoring product quality, including checking dates and condition.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free work environment in both storage and sales floor areas.
• Support store operations and team members by ensuring products are available and replenished as needed.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to coordinate stocking and inventory priorities.

• Previous experience in a grocery store, retail, warehouse, stocking, or material handling environment.
• Ability and willingness to learn safe operation of material handling equipment such as pallet jacks or similar tools.
• Basic inventory, labeling, and stocking skills.
• Basic knowledge of workplace safety standards and proper product handling.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.
• Valid RealID.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain government base access.

• Experience stocking shelves and organizing inventory in a grocery or retail setting.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work collaboratively with store staff.
• High attention to detail when handling, rotating, and stocking products.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact professionally with team members.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and store standards.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a busy, changing environment.
• Strong dependability, time management, and work ethic.

• You’ll be a part of a mission‑driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement—grow your career with us!

• Employer Paid Benefits:
  • Insurance – Medical & Dental
  • Vision – (Voluntary Benefit)
  • Telemedicine
  • Retirement Plan & Match Options
  • Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Sick

• Standing and Movement:
  Frequently stand, walk, and move throughout the store, stockroom, and loading areas for extended periods, often for the majority of the shift.
• Lifting and Carrying:
  Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull products and materials weighing up to 40–50 pounds, with occasional team lifting for heavier items.
• Repetitive Motion:
  Perform repetitive tasks such as bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (including overhead), grasping, and stocking shelves throughout the shift.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Use hands and arms continuously to handle products, open boxes, stock shelves, and operate pallet jacks or similar equipment.
• Equipment Operation:
  Safely operate manual or electric pallet jacks and other basic material handling equipment; may require coordination and physical control in tight spaces.
• Climbing and Reaching:
  Use step stools or small ladders to access products stored on higher shelves; frequent reaching at or above shoulder level.
• Temperature Exposure:
  Work in varying temperature conditions, including…