fulfillment associate

forklift operator

truck driver

packer

order picker

CHENEY BROTHERS INC

I worked at the Ocala warehouse for seven years in multiple positions over the years (unloading, loading, receiving). The opportunity of great pay (night shift selector or loader) is there but you kill your body for it and there alot of 6 day weeks and the 5 day weeks can be brutal because of shifts going as long as 12-14 hours. 

Day shift is much easier but the pay is substantially lower and there is still a lack of work/life balance because management expects employees to prioritize work over everything else. 

Employees that are promoted to supervisor and eventually into management are not given any sort of management training, which leads to poor management skills being developed with nobody to correct behavior.

Culture is toxic because it was created by management and some supervisors/managers are unprofessional. At the Ocala warehouse, you need a sick note from a doctor for just one day missed. 

They will throw extra days of work at the last minute with no questions asked. Management can be shady about pay and will try to add extra tasks to your day without any raises that make a difference.

Unless your in a pinch for money, I do NOT recommend applying to the Ocala branch.

Run from this company as far as you can, they are equally bad as corona.  First, they have that knock knock insurance.  What does that mean, its insurance they bought to say they offer insurance but it does not benefit you when you need to use it.  Instead of putting money into their insurance for their employees they don't.  The Tallahassee yard is unorganized. You have supervisor that comes in late and will come in early when a visitor and higher ups are expected.  Also, if you stand up for yourself because of the wrong doing of the company, they will not like it and treat you as if you are a problem maker.  If you talk to HR, they will tell you to talk to your supervisor.  Well, when the supervisor is the issue, who can you talk to?  The supervisor will do what the company says even when he knows its wrong.  Yes those people still exists sadly.  Drivers complain about the issues yet they are too job scared to speak up in spite of their complaints from them about this company. Customers said they didn't want to deal with them because of how they treat staff and how unorganized they are.  When you bag your groceries, would you put the eggs at the bottom and place heavy potatoes on the top?  This is how they load merchandise at the ware house yet when you unload, you are considered responsible and it will be deducted from your check.  Really?  Too much to list here, just Run you have been worn......

You find as many customers on your own as you possible can. This is your paycheck. The experience, and knowledge that I have gained from this position is vast. It is like owning your own company as far as all of the responsibilities.
You work independently, but are part of a team. We only get together once a month.
The hardest part of the job is, that it is 100 % commission, and the customers today don't have loyalty. They will shop you against other vendors, and will purchase on price alone. 1 penny per pound, and you can loose a whole weeks sales. Everyone uses more than 1 vendor for just this reason. It prohibits you from raising your prices in order to make a living.
The most enjoyable part is meeting new people, opening new business, helping people, building relationships, quality of life, and the rewards of a honest hard days work.

I enjoyed working for the company as it was a family owned and operated company.  A typical day of management was started early in the morning to check how trucks were routed and if we had any out of stocks reported so I could start fixing any problems immediately.
I would ride with sales reps to meet customers and to help penetrate accounts and also get to know the customers personally.  I was able to learn on the fly how to deal with customers, sales reps issues,problems and help solve them. I had a very good working relationship with my entire team and also with the internal office personnel.  I woud say the hardest part of the job was balancing collections, sales, out of stocks and when trucks were running late.  Trying to make sure customers and sales reps were supported and keeping them calm in difficult situations.
The best parts of my job were watching new and experienced sales people succeed and helping them grow their business and having a personal relationship with all my customer base.

a typical day starts with a case count or numbers or orders that basically makes up what the night is going to go like then depending on your position there is group stretching to loosen up then straight to work, and it varies night by night the, the management is loose and uncommunicative, and that extreme lack of communication trickles down throughout the rest of the shift, lot of missed opportunities to have a smooth shift, a lot of unnecessary running around that could've been avoided and the unbelievable inability for anyone in charge to take responsibility so nothing gets fixed its one department lays blame on the next till it escalates up still no resolve and the standard employees suffer, the only good thing is some of the great people you meet and the toughest part is the hours it is definitely not for the feint of heart but somehow day in and day out we make it work it is about from a business stand point the most unorthodox thing you will witness

YOU DO NOT WANT TO WORK HERE!!! This is the most dysfunctional, horrible and abusive place I have ever worked. They promise huge paychecks but make the higher tiers unreachable. On top of that you have to watch your paycheck like a hawk because everyone is paid on different scales and shortages on your paycheck are a regular occurance and then you get to wait two weeks to be reimbursed if you catch the error. Overworked beyond belief. Management are rude, disrespectful and expect you to lick their boots while treating employees like total garbage. You can spend an entire day talking to other employees and not find one person who enjoys working there. The turnover rate at this job is beyond comprehension. New hires arrive weekly because they can not keep employees. It is a complete rotating door of employees getting hired and quitting. This is true for all positions and levels of employees from warehouse to drivers and even managers. They are years behind other local warehouses in pay, employee benefits and work/life balance. Seriously don't waste your time.

The Company insists upon top quality products from nationally recognized manufacturers. Our broad inventory of more than 25,000 supplies features the finest items, from gourmet to everyday. Never content to rest on our laurels, we strive to continuously improve and innovate our products and services. This commitment to excellence has served our customers well for more than 90 years, and continues to serve as our standard for success.

They understand that our customers rely on accurate and prompt deliveries. Our technological systems ensure that every order reaches customers on time and in optimal condition. Our state-of-the-art warehousing systems process every order with precision. A fleet of modern, temperature-controlled delivery trucks is equipped with satellite positioning technology to provide customers with faster, more efficient deliveries. These advances inspire customer confidence and satisfaction, which has been our goal since 1925.

First off pay is fair but don’t expect to work a full week often. During the summer you will be fine but as soon as restaurants slow down so will your days working. The Savannah yard is a mess. There is no management present so senior drivers are running the show and you can imagine how that goes. You will get all the stops not wanted by them giving you 21 stops to their 8. It’s discouraging to be out 14 hours to their 5 or 6.
Cheney will tell you everything you want to hear to reel you away from your current job and once you are on its too late and nothing comes to fruition that was promised. The benefits are very expensive for ok coverage. If you want the top plan expect to pay over a grand a month and near that for the middle coverage plan. If you ever have an issue or need help expect the reply of “ok” and that’s it....nothing more. I can only attest to the Savannah yard so maybe their headquarters in Florida is ran much better. Worst driver company I have ever worked for. Highly recommend staying away.

Working at Cheney Brothers was a highly rewarding chapter in my sales career. I was fortunate to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused team where I learned the importance of consistency, relationship-building, and personalized service.

In my sales role, I had the opportunity to develop strong connections with clients in the foodservice industry, understanding their unique needs and helping them find the best solutions from our diverse product offerings. I consistently met and exceeded sales goals, thanks to a combination of product knowledge, communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping people succeed in their businesses.

Cheney Brothers encouraged a hands-on approach, and I thrived in that environment—balancing autonomy with teamwork, and always staying adaptable in a competitive, high-energy industry. The experience strengthened not only my sales abilities but also my resilience, time management, and confidence in representing a respected brand.

They say its a 'family company' enviroment. If they mean some people get away with anything and get raises and promotions because of who they are close to then yes. 

Mostly can't make the best money because the tickets aren't done right and the equipment is broken a lot. Stuff isn't in the right place it says so you can't find it and it takes to long to close an order.

Managers can't figure out how to deal with covid. Some people get forced to stay home and some other people get to work with same symptoms. If you get a backache, dizzy, and headache from pulling a muscle lifting heavy boxes and get sent home because two of those symptoms are covid. Stupid. And no pay if they make you stay home for symptoms even if you get negative test. People got fired for missing to much work when HR was the one making them stay home so much.

People mess up a lot and get better jobs anyway because they are friends with managers.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Fulfillment associate 19 salaries reported	$16.74 per hour
Forklift operator 3 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour
Truck driver 1 salary reported	$46,656 per year
Packer 9 salaries reported	$16.89 per hour
Order picker 7 salaries reported	$25.14 per hour

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