Lead Packer

Allen Brothers Commitment to Excellence

Consistent Quality | Responsible and Strategic Sourcing | Unmatched Craftsmanship / Service

The Elite Brand Since 1893

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

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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.

Company DescriptionOne of the leading meat purveyors in North America, Allen Brothers is recognized for outstanding products, industry-leading practices and unrivaled service. From the hand-selection of our meats to our meticulous aging methods and hand-cut custom portioning, every step of the Allen Brothers' process is precise, time consuming, and performed to our customer's exact specifications. No shortcuts, no compromises.

In 2013, The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc., acquired the Allen Brothers business, now known as Allen Brothers 1893, LLC, as part of its Midwest and center-of-the-plate expansion. Today, Allen Brothers continues to focus on distributing the highest quality meats and other products to the best chefs across the country.

The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. ( WWW.CHEFSWAREHOUSE.COM ) is North America’s leading distributor of specialty, protein, and broadline offerings, providing the world’s greatest ingredients to North America’s best chefs for over three decades. From the most dish-dazzling center of the plate proteins to highly sophisticated and luxurious ingredients to integrate across any menu, The Chefs’ Warehouse provides our large base of more than 35,000 customers a world-class variety of products that are 2nd to none: supporting chefs in their pursuit of culinary excellence and making their wildest culinary visions a reality.

We are also proud to share that we are Great Place to Work®-CertifiedTM and live by our values of always being curious and creative, hungry for food and for results, entrepreneurial, flexible and supportive of our peers and our clients.