Forklift Operator: High-Reach Warehouse Specialist

The Chefs’ Warehouse; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chefs’ Warehouse is seeking a forklift operator to manage pallet storage, retrieval, and movement within our Massachusetts warehouse. This role involves standing and sit-down forklift operation, stacking to heights up to 46 feet, and maintaining orderly receiving docks.

You will pick and replenish from upper racks to front bins, unload trailers, and ensure safe handling while monitoring quality and cleanliness. Training and safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of forklift experience.
• Ability to pass forklift operating exam.
• Warehouse/distribution facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Stand-Up, High Reach, or Sit-Down forklift to put away or lower pallets up to 46 feet high.
• Pick, sort, and replenish products from upper racks to front pick bins.
• Unload products from trailers using forklift trucks and pallet jacks.
• Move products from receiving dock to storage locations manually or with equipment.
• Monitor and enforce safe product handling procedures.
• Replenish products from upper storage to lower pick bins in cooler.
• Monitor product quality during movement.
• Break down pallets on receiving dock.
• Maintain cleanliness of receiving docks and pick bin area.
• Clean and charge forklift at end of shift.
• Record daily actions using RF Scan Gun.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

RF scanner usage

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scan Gun

Job description

The Chefs’ Warehouse is seeking a forklift operator to manage pallet storage, retrieval, and movement within our Massachusetts warehouse. This role involves standing and sit-down forklift operation, stacking to heights up to 46 feet, and maintaining orderly receiving docks.

You will pick and replenish from upper racks to front bins, unload trailers, and ensure safe handling while monitoring quality and cleanliness. Training and safety compliance are required.