Forklift Operator - Night

Position Summary

The forklift operator is responsible for putting away, dropping down, and rotating full pallets of stock through the warehouse inventory reserve racks using a stand‑up or sit‑down forklift.

• Maneuver Stand‑Up, High Reach, or Sit‑Down Forklift to put away or let down pallets into warehouse racks up to 46 feet high.
• Pick/sort and replenish product from upper racks to front pick bins.
• Unload product from trailers using forklift trucks and powered riding pallet jacks.
• Manually move product from receiving dock to proper storage location.
• Monitor and enforce safe product handling procedures.
• Replenish product from upper storage rack to lower pick bins within cooler.
• Monitor product quality as product is being moved.
• Break down pallets on receiving dock.
• Maintain cleanliness (sweep, mop, restack pallets) of receiving docks and pick bin area.
• Clean and charge forklift at the end of shift.
• Record daily actions using RF Scan Gun.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 2+ years of forklift experience.
• Team player who works productively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to pass a forklift operating exam.
• Warehouse/distribution facility experience preferred.

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for high‑quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs’ Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.