About The Chefs Warehouse
The Chefs Warehouse Inc. http://www.chefswarehouse.com combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein Specialty Produce and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4000 artisan producers of the worlds finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.
Mission
The mission of The Chefs Warehouse is to provide the worlds greatest ingredients to the worlds best chefs. Our C.H.E.F.S. Values
• Curious & Creative • Hungry For Food & Results • Entrepreneurial • Forward Thinking & Flexible • Supportive Of Peers & Chefs
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.
What youll do
Maneuver Stand-Up High Reach or Sit-Down Forklift to put away or let down pallets into warehouse racks up to 46 feet high. Pickssorts and replenishes product from upper racks to front pick bins. Unloads product from trailers using forklift trucks and powered riding pallet jacks. Manually moves product from receiving dock to proper storage location. Monitors and enforces safe product handling procedures. Replenishes product from upper storage rack to lower pick bins within cooler. Monitors product quality as product is being moved. Breaks down pallets on receiving dock. Maintains cleanliness, sweep mop, restack pallets of receiving docks and pick bin area. Cleans and charges forklift at the end of shift. Record daily actions by use of RF Scan Gun.
About you
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. Warehousedistribution facility experience preferred.
Perks & Benefits
Paid Vacations Paid Holidays Health Dental and Medical Benefits Weekly pay Life Insurance 5 above cost for our 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.
The Chefs' Warehouse is a specialty food distributor that began sourcing products for high-end chefs over 30 years ago. With locations in New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and Miami, The Chefs' Warehouse serves the finest restaurants, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools and specialty food stores around the country. Its product portfolio includes over 11,500 items and consists of imported and domestic specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, oils and vinegars, hormone-free protein, truffles, caviar and chocolate.