Warehouse Freight Handler

Gordon Food Service•Kenosha, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Warehouse Freight Handlers (Palletizers) work at the Gordon Food Service distribution center at 10901 38th St., Kenosha. The role supports order processing by safely removing product pallets from trailers and breaking down freight into the correct pallet configurations. Handlers separate inbound freight by item code onto good pallets, account for damaged product so it is not received into sale inventory, and check pallet structural integrity. No experience is required; training is provided. The position starts at $20.52 per hour, including a $1 shift premium, with possible performance incentives and bonuses. Work is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday off. Available shifts are 2nd shift, 2:00 PM until finish, and 3rd shift, 10:00 PM until approximately 6:00 AM; shift lengths vary with work volume. Benefits start on day one and include affordable benefits plans, weekly pay, wellness reimbursement, profit sharing, and a 401(k) with company match.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Must be able to work in extreme cold or hot conditions, from -25°F to 100°F.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
Must successfully pass a drug test and background check.

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Safely remove pallets of product from trailers.
Break down products into the correct pallet configurations.
Separate inbound freight by item code onto good pallets.
Ensure damaged product is accounted for and not received into warehouse sale inventory.
Account for the structural integrity of pallets.