Forklift Operator – High-Reach & Pallet Specialist

The Chefs' Warehouse; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

5% above cost for high-quality food

Employee discounts

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Chefs' Warehouse is seeking a forklift operator to manage warehousing tasks, including putting away, dropping down, and rotating full pallets using stand-up or sit-down forklifts. This role supports efficient inventory flow and safe handling of goods for our restaurant customers.

You will maintain safety standards, assist with receiving and stocking, and record daily actions with an RF Scan Gun. A GED and 2+ years of forklift experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate Stand-Up, High Reach, or Sit-Down forklift to place pallets into racks up to 46 ft high.
• Picks/sorts and replenishes product from upper racks to front pick bins.
• Unload product from trailers and move to storage areas.
• Record daily actions using RF Scan Gun.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of receiving docks and pick bin area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Pass forklift exam

Warehouse experience

Education

GED

Tools

RF Scan Gun

Job description

The Chefs' Warehouse is seeking a forklift operator to manage warehousing tasks, including putting away, dropping down, and rotating full pallets using stand-up or sit-down forklifts. This role supports efficient inventory flow and safe handling of goods for our restaurant customers.

You will maintain safety standards, assist with receiving and stocking, and record daily actions with an RF Scan Gun. A GED and 2+ years of forklift experience are required.