Freight Hauler

Gordon Food Service•Imperial, PA

39d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

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 hauler, you'll support our team by removing products from docks and trailers and staging them to be received and stored. You will also use a powered industrial vehicle (PIV) to move products, inspect products for damage, and ensure all products are secured and scanned properly for inventory. There's no experience required - we'll train you how to get the job done!

Requirements

You must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have or be willing to obtain Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certification.
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.
Must be able to communicate clearly in a professional manner.
Must be able to multitask, prioritize and to work independently or within a team environment.
Must have good customer service and time management skills.
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 start-up, 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience preferred, but not required.
Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certification or license.
High School / Equivalent Preferred.

Responsibilities

Removes product for docks or trailers and stages for receiving or storage.
Transfer product from frozen and dry receiving docks and stages in various warehouse areas
Communicates dock capacity and finished pallet readiness with the person (Freight Handler or driver) who is doing the sorting and segregating of the load
Communicates with the Putaway/Replenishment Operators on aisle capacity balancing with available movement of finished product from the Receiving dock.
Make sure pallet quality and type is up to standard.
Ensure all products are secured on the pallets.
Ensure proper scanning of each pallet move in the handheld.
Remove product from trucks with a power ox or standup docker hilo.
Keep product organized on the dock according to which truck or door from which it is removed.
Communicate with the person (lumper or driver) who is doing the sorting and segregating of the load.
Inspect product for concealed or regular damage; make sure pallet quality and type is up to standard.
Communicate with the checker on load issues.
Complete Load Inspection forms.
Assist lumper/driver with product ti/hi issues
Insure all products are secured on pallets
Completes housekeeping activities on a daily basis.
Adhere to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.