Custodian

About the role

Gordon Food Service takes pride in delivering seamless order processing and delivery to our customers, and our warehouse staff is the backbone of our success. As a custodian, you'll support our team by maintaining the buildings to ensure clean, organized operations. Located at 6200 Gordon Food Service Drive.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the facility and associated paperwork to meet AIB and other food safety standards.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs and vacuums; may include hallways, stairs and office space within the distribution center.
• Empties trash and garbage containers and cleans snow and debris from walkways.
• Performs inspections of equipment and reports findings.
• Mows lawn, trims shrubbery and cultivates flower.
• May remove, charge, transport, and install hi-lo (forklift) batteries in the warehouse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (-25°F to 100°F).
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork, and follow verbal instructions).
• Successfully pass a drug test and background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certification required after hire.
• No previous experience required; training provided.
• Ability to perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns.
• Ability to read and understand information on a Material Safety Data Sheet and adhere to safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to operate powered industrial vehicle (PIV), vacuum cleaner, lawn mower, gardening tools and other various types of equipment.
• Basic computer skills utilizing Windows‑based software.

Benefits

• Affordable benefits plans start day one.
• Weekly pay.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match.
• Emergency child and elder care.
• 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS – start your career here.

Pay

Starting at $18.60/hour (includes a $1.00 2nd shift premium) plus monthly performance incentives.

Schedule

Sunday‑Thursday work week, with Friday and Saturdays off. Shift times: 5:30 pm‑1:30 am and 6:00 pm‑2:00 am.