Warehouse Freight Handler
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 freight handler, you'll support our team by safely removing pallets of product from the trailer and breaking down the product for the correct pallet configuration. There’s no experience required — we'll train you how to get the job done. This position is based at our Distribution Center at 10901 38th St., Kenosha.
Responsibilities
- Safely remove pallets of product from trailers
- Break down product for correct pallet configuration
- Separate inbound freight by item code onto good pallets
- Ensure damaged product is properly accounted for and not received into warehouse sale inventory
- Account for the structural integrity of pallets
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
- Ability to work in extreme cold or hot conditions (-25°F to 100°F)
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Successfully pass a drug test and background check
- Prior warehouse experience preferred but not required
- Veterans and active military members encouraged to apply
- Candidates who work for a Gordon Food Service customer must provide a letter of support from their management if selected for an interview
Pay
Starting at $20.52/hour (includes $1 shift premium), plus any performance incentives and bonuses.
Schedule
Sunday–Thursday work week (Friday and Saturday off). Two shift options:
2nd Shift: 2:00 PM until finish (shifts vary based on work volume)
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM until approximately 6:00 AM (shifts vary based on work volume)
Benefits
- Affordable benefits plans start day one
- Weekly pay
- Wellness reimbursement
- Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
- 95% of leadership hired from within — career growth opportunities