Lead Packer

Lead Packer

Allen Brothers sources the highest quality product available in the market. Our team of master butchers hand cuts each piece of consistently aged meat to perfection. Delivering excellence, for 130+ years. Allen Brothers has proudly stood as a symbol of excellence for generations and remains committed to leading the way for many more to come.

Allen Brothers passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with customers through the most experienced network of 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 & Allen Brothers 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 Lead Packer is a key role responsible for leading and coordinating packing operations to ensure efficient and accurate packaging of food products. They will oversee a team of packers, provide training, and ensure adherence to quality control standards and safety protocols. The Lead Packer will also collaborate with other departments, monitor inventory levels, and maintain a clean and organized packing area, contributing to the smooth and timely distribution of food products to customers.

What you'll do:

• Pack, weigh and label completed items for shipment or storage
• Follow all company guidelines regarding packaging to ensure items arrive at their destination
• Identify and dispose of defective items before they are shipped to customers
• Properly use packaging materials, including hand tools, glues, nails, padding, etc.
• Keep complete records of all materials that go through the warehouse
• Lead and supervise a team of packers to ensure efficient and accurate packaging of food products according to established guidelines and standards.
• Train and onboard new packers, providing guidance on packing techniques, safety procedures, and quality control measures.
• Monitor packing operations, including inventory levels, packaging materials, and equipment, to maintain adequate supply and prevent disruptions.
• Maintain a clean and organized packing area, following sanitation protocols and food safety regulations, to uphold product quality and safety standards.

About you:

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Proven work experience as a Packer or similar role
• Experience in manufacturing or related field is preferred
• Basic shop skills, such as using hand tools
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong communication skills and desire to work with other team members

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.