Warehouse Porter II

Capital Seaboard; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service distribution is seeking a Porter 2 to manage customer orders and develop leadership skills. This entry-level role offers training opportunities and requires effective communication in English and Spanish. Candidates should be organized and self-motivated, with a focus on teamwork. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacations, and a 401k plan.

Benefits

Paid Vacations

Health Insurance

Weekly Pay

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

401k

Stock Purchase Plans

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
• Experience with equipment like forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer orders are accurately filled and maintain quality standards.
• Operate electric walkie or pallet jack for order picking.
• Train new hires on voice picking and equipment operation.

Skills

Team-oriented

Self-motivated

Organized

Effective Communication

Basic Calculation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Electric Pallet Jacks

Job description

About The Chefs' Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) has been providing exceptional quality and broadline food service distribution for over 35 years. We connect discerning chefs with over 2,000 artisan producers from more than 40 countries, offering Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline products. Our network includes more than 35,000 customers served by over 600 consultative sales associates, supported by advanced technology, rapid service, and strong relationships with both established and emerging premium restaurants.

Mission

Our mission is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values

• Curious & Creative
• Hungry For Food & Results
• Forward Thinking & Flexible

Position Overview

This role is an entry-level opportunity for employees to gain management experience and grow within the company. The Porter 2 position is below a team lead role.

Summary

The employee will ensure customer orders are accurately and promptly filled, maintaining high quality standards. The role also offers opportunities to develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily shift meetings, participate in exercises, listen actively, and contribute suggestions. Properly use personal protective equipment (steel toe shoes, facemask, hairnet, etc.).
• Operate electric walkie or pallet jack for order picking using a voice system. Maintain equipment and report issues immediately.
• Select multiple customer orders accurately and efficiently, adhering to weekly standards.
• Manage shorts and substitutions, audit orders, and correct errors on the spot.
• Load orders correctly and on time, following route and stop sequences for timely dispatch.
• Train new hires on voice picking and electric pallet jack operation.
• Follow the BRC program.
• Assign work to team members as needed.
• Participate in management training classes.
• Perform other duties and training as assigned.

Candidate Profile

To succeed, candidates should be team-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

• Language Skills: Read and understand simple instructions, communicate effectively.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic calculation abilities.
• Reasoning: Interpret instructions in various formats.
• Equipment: Experience with forklifts, dollies, electric pallet jacks.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand/walk for most of the shift, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform physical activities like bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Vision and Hearing: Ability to see small details and communicate in person.

Additional Information

No travel required. The job includes benefits such as paid vacations, holidays, health insurance, weekly pay, life insurance, employee discounts, 401k, and stock purchase plans.

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, considering qualified applicants regardless of background or criminal history, in accordance with applicable laws.