What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse-Night Forklift Operator position at The Chefs' Warehouse?
About Sid Wainer
For over 100 years, Sid Wainer has been a trusted partner to chefs—delivering exceptional ingredients that inspire menus and elevate kitchens. Family-founded in 1914, Sid Wainer has grown from a regional produce supplier into a leading curator of specialty foods. From peak-season produce to artisan cheeses, premium olive oils, fine chocolates, and center-of-the-plate offerings like meats and seafood, Sid Wainer sources the best of the best from around the world. Our relationships with farmers, producers, and food artisans—combined with a deep understanding of culinary trends—allow us to bring chefs exactly what they need to create standout dining experiences. Rooted in tradition and driven by innovation, Sid Wainer continues to serve New England’s finest chefs with integrity, passion, and a chef-first mindset.
Night Forklift Operator
Position Summary: The Night 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’lldo:
Perks & Benefits:
For over 100 years, Sid Wainer has been a trusted partner to chefs—delivering exceptional ingredients that inspire menus and elevate kitchens. Family-founded in 1914, Sid Wainer has grown from a regional produce supplier into a leading curator of specialty foods. From peak-season produce to artisan cheeses, premium olive oils, fine chocolates, and center-of-the-plate offerings like meats and seafood, Sid Wainer sources the best of the best from around the world. Our relationships with farmers, producers, and food artisans—combined with a deep understanding of culinary trends—allow us to bring chefs exactly what they need to create standout dining experiences. Rooted in tradition and driven by innovation, Sid Wainer continues to serve New England’s finest chefs with integrity, passion, and a chef-first mindset.
Night Forklift Operator
Position Summary: The Night 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’lldo:
- 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
- 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.
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