Warehouse Associate

Gordon Food Service•Amherst, NS

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Whether you are looking for a way to start your career in warehousing, or you are looking for a rewarding job with benefits that enable you to provide for your family, consider working for Gordon Food Service! We are a company with integrity at its core. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. And because of this collaboration, we've created an atmosphere that's fun, supportive, and alive with energy! For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service. From a butter-and-egg delivery service, it has grown into the largest family-operated foodservice business in North America. Today, the company serves customers from restaurants, to healthcare and education, across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and more than 180 retail stores.

Requirements

Must be physically fit and able to safely and repeatedly lift, stack, pull and carry heavy items (from 10 to 80 lbs.)
A focus on health and safety
Must demonstrate a proven record of consistent on-time attendance.

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lift and load food service products (from 10 to 80lbs) onto pallets, and prepare pallets for shipping to a customer location
Accurately scanning and selecting products using a computerized inventory system.
Safe operation of power equipment including electric pallet jacks.
Working in a variety of temperature zones including a freezer (-20 degrees Celsius), cooler and dry goods areas.
All warehouse employees must be prepared to work in all warehouse temperature zones
Exposure to and handling of all types of food products including seafood, meats, dairy, produce, spices, beverages and equipment
Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations and Food Safety programs
All other duties as required