Warehouse Associate

About the role

Gordon Food Service, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth. Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Read batches of printed case labels to select customer orders in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Retrieve product from designated selection slot.
• Use a radio frequency scanner to scan products for catch weights or inventory identification.
• Affix labels to cases in the appropriate manner and location.
• Place product on pallets using a pallet jack.
• Maintain proper batch sequence.
• Deliver product to the assigned shipping lane in a timely manner.
• Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
• Inspect trailer interiors for cleanliness.
• Load pallets onto trucks or trailers in proper sequence per computer generated loadsheet and stack product on trucks when necessary.
• Secure pallets with load bars or load straps.
• Complete housekeeping activities on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the startup, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding environment requiring constant walking, ascending/descending stairs or pallet jack platform, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Must adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.
• Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certification must be obtained upon hire and maintained during employment.

Skills

• None specifically listed beyond basic physical and communication skills.

Benefits

• Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• ComPsych 24/7 Mental Health Support
• Beneplace Discount Program
• Eligible Employees Can Also Take Advantage Of Affordable Health Insurance
• Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• PTO and Flex time
• Company Note Savings Program
• 12 Week - 100% Paid Maternity Leave
• Free Health Management Resources and Programs

Pay

$20.38 - 29.00/hr (based on experience)

Schedule

Hours may vary based on shift and department needs.

Benefits

• Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter.
• Advancement - High internal promotion rate and development programs available!

Company Note

Gordon Food Service prides ourselves on the competitive wages and benefits offered:

• Employee Discounts - 10% off your purchases
• Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• PTO and Flex time
• Company Note Savings Program
• 12 Week - 100% Paid Maternity Leave
• Free Health Management Resources and Programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace.