Forklift Operator - Night
The Chefs' WarehouseRole Overview
The Chefs' Warehouse is hiring a mid-level Forklift Operator - Night. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Jessup. Part of The Chefs' Warehouse's Brand hiring, posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 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 world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s 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 you’ll 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.
- Picks/sorts 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.
- Warehouse/distribution facility experience preferred.
The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Forklift Operator - Night position at The Chefs' Warehouse?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to The Chefs' Warehouse. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Forklift Operator - Night role at The Chefs' Warehouse remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Jessup. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a Forklift Operator - Night at The Chefs' Warehouse earn?
The Chefs' Warehouse has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Forklift Operator - Night role at The Chefs' Warehouse posted?
This role was posted on May 20, 2026 (19 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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