Job Type: Full time
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...Position Summary:Removes product for docks or trailers and stages for receiving or storage. Transfer product from frozen and dry receiving docks and stages inf various warehouse areasEssential Functions:Designated by Division -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. AND/OR -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.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:Must be able to communicate clearly in a professional manner.Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. 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.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.Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of 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. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.