1st Shift Freight Handler

Gordon Food Service; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Freight Handler to support our distribution center operations. This role involves safely handling products, ensuring accurate order processing, and working in various temperature conditions. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive pay and benefits starting on day one!

Benefits

Affordable benefits plans start day one!

Weekly pay

Wellness reimbursement

Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match

Emergency child and elder care

95% of leadership is hired from within

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred but not required.
• Successfully pass a drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely remove pallets of product from trailers.
• Break down products for correct pallet configuration.
• Ensure damaged products are properly accounted for.

Skills

Ability to work in extreme cold or hot conditions

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Ability to work holidays, weekends, and overtime

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are considering opportunities with us. Below is a brief overview of who we are and how you can contribute to the food service industry. There’s a seat at our table for you...

Freight Handler

Distribution Center Address: 1500 N River Rd Lithia Springs

Pay: Starting at $18.06 per hour

Plus performance incentives, bonuses, etc.

Work Schedule:

1st shift, Monday-Friday, 5 am until finish. Off days: Friday & Saturday.

Total Rewards at GFS

• Affordable benefits plans start day one!
• Weekly pay
• Wellness reimbursement
• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
• Emergency child and elder care
• 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!

Our warehouse staff is essential to our success in delivering seamless order processing and delivery. As a freight handler, you'll support our team by safely removing pallets of product from trailers, breaking down products for correct pallet configuration, separating inbound freight by item code onto pallets, and ensuring damaged products are properly accounted for. No experience is required; we will train you!

Does this sound like you?

• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed, especially during holidays.
• Ability to work in extreme cold or hot conditions (-25F to 100F).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Successfully pass a drug test and background check.
• Prior warehouse experience is preferred but not required.
• We encourage veterans and active military members to apply.

Join our culture where what matters to you matters to us!

We value our customers and recognize that their success depends on our workforce. If you work for a Gordon Food Service customer, please provide a letter of support from your management if selected for an interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a policy at Gordon Food Service. We are committed to a respectful and dignified work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. For reasonable accommodations, contact [e-mail] with "Accommodation Request" in the subject line.

All locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.