Warehouse Associate

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Amherst; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

RRSP matching

Paid training

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Amherst, Nova Scotia. The role involves lifting 10–80 lbs, loading pallets, and operating a computerized inventory system to prepare shipments to customers.

You will work in temperature-controlled areas and must follow health and safety and food safety programs. Prior warehouse experience is preferred, with a focus on reliable attendance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to lift 10–80 lbs repeatedly.
• Strong focus on health and safety practices.
• Proven record of consistent on-time attendance.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lift and load food service products onto pallets and prepare pallets for shipping.
• Accurately scan and select products using a computerized inventory system.
• Safely operate power equipment including electric pallet jacks.
• Work in temperature-controlled zones (freezer, cooler, dry goods).
• Expose to and handle various food products (seafood, meats, dairy, produce, beverages, equipment).
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and Food Safety programs.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Health & safety focus

Attendance

Warehouse experience

Tools

Inventory system (computerized)

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

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... Job Description 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!

What we offer:

• Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 4pm start time 4 day work week (rotating day off)
• Starting Pay: $21.90/hour
• Ongoing performance incentives
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug & EFAP benefits after 30 days of employment
• FULL flex benefits program and company matching RRSP
• Paid training and orientation period
• Family culture, career development opportunities
• Profit Sharing 125 year family owned and operated company history

Skills, Knowledge and Ability Required:

• 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.
• Previous warehouse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

We’re 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!

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 [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

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.