Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's 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...
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Benefits after 30 days of employment
- FULL flex benefits program
- Company matching RRSP
- Family culture
- Advancement opportunities
- Profit Sharing
- 125 year, family owned and operated company history
- Pay for performance incentive program
Position Summary:
Accurately and efficiently selects Gordon Food Service (GFS) products for customer orders. Following designated pick lists and paths, selects items from the correct warehouse location (selection slots), properly labels, and places cases on pallets, or in designated areas for shipping, depending on type of warehouse. May work across functional areas as needed. This is a 3-Month contract position.
Schedule:
- 4 Days x 10 hour | 7PM - 5AM | Night shift, with possibility of overtime (not guaranteed)
- First month of training - 7PM - 3AM | 5 days x 8 hours
- This is a 3-Month contract position.
Essential Functions:
- Reads batches of printed case labels to select customer orders in an efficient and accurate manner
- Retrieves product from designated selection slot
- Uses a radio frequency scanner to scan products for catch weights or inventory identification
- Affixes label to the case in the appropriate manner and location
- Using a pallet jack, places product on pallets
- Maintains proper batch and stop sequence
- Delivers product to the assigned shipping lane in a timely manner
- Removes empty pallets from the selection slots and places them in the designated pallet storage area
- Completes housekeeping activities on a daily basis
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- 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
- Must be able 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)
- Must be able to work independently or within a team environment
- Must adhere to all safety regulations and procedures
- Employees in all warehouse positions 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
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must be able to work in three temperature zones (grocery zone - 15°C, cooler zone - 3 to 8°C, freezer zone - minus 20°C)
- Must be physically fit and able to repeatedly lift, stack, pull and carry heavy items (up to 80 lbs)
- Must be able to operate a pallet jack, training will be provided if necessary
- Strong communication and customer service skills with English fluency
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Exceptional time management skills
- Must be willing to learn and have a great attitude
- Must be available to work evenings
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation 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.
Skills Required
- Ability to work in grocery, cooler, and freezer temperature zones, including temperatures down to minus 20°C
- Ability to repeatedly lift, stack, pull, and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds
- Ability to operate a pallet jack; training may be provided
- English fluency, including reading, writing, and verbal communication
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Availability to work evenings and overnight shifts
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to follow safety regulations and perceive warehouse equipment warning signals
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Exceptional time management skills
- Willingness to learn and maintain a positive attitude
What We Do
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.
