Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate — Waterbury, CT

Restaurant City

Restaurant City is a restaurant equipment and supply distributor partnering with hospitality and foodservice operators across the Northeast. We're hiring a Warehouse Associate to help keep product moving — picking orders, uncrating and assembling product for delivery or display in our showroom, stocking shelves, loading and unloading trailers, and running the forklift.

This is hands-on work in a fast-paced environment. No two days look the same, and we're looking for someone who takes ownership of what's in front of them rather than waiting to be told.

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time

Pay: Starting range between $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on experience — paid bi-weekly

Schedule: Full-time is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with overtime and weekend hours available. Part-time schedules are available and can be arranged around a set weekly availability.

What You'll Do

• Stow and organize product and unload/load trailers
• Uncrate and assemble equipment; stage for delivery and display it in our showroom
• Pick and pack orders for customer pickup and delivery
• Stock shelves and maintain organized, accessible inventory
• Operate a seated forklift to move and position pallets throughout the warehouse
• Break down crates and packaging, manage trash and recycling, and keep the warehouse, dock, and showroom areas clean and safe
• Take on ad hoc projects as they come up — deliveries, resets, inventory counts, site cleanups, and other assignments as needed
• Follow all company safety rules and flag anything that creates an unsafe condition

What We're Looking For

• 18 years of age or older (required for forklift operation)
• Seated (sit-down counterbalance) forklift experience strongly preferred — all operators are certified on our equipment before running it
• Warehouse, distribution, or equipment-handling experience preferred
• Able to read and interpret labels, product descriptions, and order paperwork
• Reliable, safety-minded, and comfortable working independently once you know the routine
• Familiarity with restaurant equipment is a plus
• Prior experience with a wholesale equipment distributor is a plus

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active role. The essential functions require the ability to:

• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds a distance of up to 8 feet, and lift to a height of up to 70 inches
• Push and pull items with resistance up to 50 pounds
• Walk, squat, reach, twist, and bend throughout the shift
• Stand and walk on concrete for extended periods, including on wet or slippery surfaces
• Perform repetitive motions using upper and lower extremities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer physical and a background check.

Restaurant City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.