About this role
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Freight Handler
Distribution Center Address: 7770 Kensington Ct., Brighton
Pay: Starting at $18.60/hour + $1.00 shift incentive
Plus, any performance incentives, bonuses, etc.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday work week, with weekends off
Shift time: 2:30PM until Finish (shifts vary based on work volume)
Total Rewards at GFS
Affordable benefits plans start day one!
Weekly pay
Wellness reimbursement
Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!
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 breaking down pallets of inbound freight and sorting the product by item code onto new pallets so it can be put into inventory by our replenishment team. There’s no experience required - we'll train you how to get the job done!
Does this look like you?
You must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed - holidays are very important to our customers!
We have frozen products - your ability to work in extreme cold or hot conditions (-25F to 100F) is required while you’re here.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage and a background check.
Prior warehouse experience preferred, but not required.
Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
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 [email protected] 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 and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Other facts
About Gordon Food Service
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.
We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada.
Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee.
Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.
Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
What you'll do
- As a freight handler, you'll support the team by breaking down pallets of inbound freight and sorting the product by item code onto new pallets. This ensures that products can be put into inventory by the replenishment team.
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