The Chefs' WarehouseVerified Source

Forklift Operator, Warehouse & Distribution

44K–44K
Onsite · New York, New York
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

You'll operate Stand-Up, High Reach, or Sit-Down Forklifts to manage pallet movement in a 46-foot-high warehouse. You'll handle put-away, replenishment, and unloading with RF Scan Guns. This role sits within a close-knit warehouse team supporting The Chefs' Warehouse mission. You'll own rotation and safety, ensuring product flows without disruption. What makes this different: weekly pay, benefits, and employee food discounts.

What You'll Do8

  • 1Operate Stand-Up, High Reach, or Sit-Down Forklift to put away pallets up to 46 feet high.
  • 2Pick, sort, and replenish product from upper racks to front pick bins within the first 30 days.
  • 3Unload trailers using Forklifts and powered riding pallet jacks.
  • 4Move product manually from the receiving dock to proper storage locations.
  • 5Monitor and enforce safe product handling procedures during movement.
  • 6Replenish stock from upper storage to lower pick bins inside the cooler.
  • 7Break down pallets on the receiving dock and maintain dock cleanliness.
  • 8Clean and charge the Forklift at shift end, logging actions with RF Scan Guns.

Requirements7

  • 1High school diploma or GED.
  • 22+ years of Forklift operating experience.
  • 3Team player who collaborates with all warehouse levels.
  • 4Pass a Forklift operating exam during hiring process.
  • 5Warehouse or distribution center experience preferred.
  • 6Ability to lift and manually move product up to 50 pounds.
  • 7Basic math and reading skills for inventory tracking.

Salary Insight

$44k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationNew York, New York

Required Skills

forklifthigh reachstand-up forkliftsit-down forkliftrf scan gun
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