Warehouse Associate

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Amherst; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established food service company that values integrity and collaboration. As an Order Selector, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring timely delivery of food products while working in a supportive and energetic environment. Enjoy a flexible work schedule with competitive wages and benefits, including medical and dental coverage. This position offers opportunities for growth and performance incentives, making it an ideal choice for those looking to build a rewarding career in warehousing. If you're ready to contribute to a family-owned business with a rich history, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Prescription Drug Benefits

Company matching RRSP

Profit Sharing

Flexible benefits program

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry heavy items (10-80 lbs).
• Previous warehouse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lift and load food service products onto pallets for shipping.
• Accurately scan and select products using a computerized system.
• Operate power equipment safely in various temperature zones.

Skills

Physically fit

Health and safety focus

Warehouse experience

Consistent attendance

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and wehave 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...

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:

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

FULL flex benefits program

Company matching RRSP

Family culture

Profit Sharing

128 year, family owned and operated company history

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

Order Selector Position Highlights:

4 day work week

Wages:

Starting wage: $21.00 per hour

After 6 months: $21.37 per hour

After 1 year: $23.23 per hour

Night Shift Premium: An additional $1.00 per hour

Ongoing performance incentives

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 10-80lbs) 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!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next step will be contacted.

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 .

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.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.