Freight Handler

Gordon Food Service; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated freight handlers to join their team. This role involves crucial responsibilities such as safely managing product pallets and ensuring the accuracy of warehouse inventory. With a commitment to employee growth, the company offers training and opportunities for advancement, making it an excellent starting point for your career. Enjoy a supportive work environment with affordable benefits starting on day one, including weekly pay and wellness reimbursements. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are ready to contribute to a successful team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Wellness reimbursement

Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match

Emergency child and elder care

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Ability to work in extreme cold or hot conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely remove pallets of product from trailers and break them down.
• Separate inbound freight by item code and ensure product integrity.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 100 lbs

Communication in English

Ability to work in extreme temperatures

Flexibility for holidays and overtime

Education

18 years of age or older

Job description

Pay: Starting at $18.95/hr

• Plus, any performance incentives, bonuses, etc.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday work week, Saturdays & Sundays off!

Shift starts at 4:30am & work until finished

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!

Gordon Food Service takes pride in delivering seamless order processing and delivery to our customers, and our warehouse staff is the backbone of our success. As a freight handler, you'll support our team by safely removing pallets of product from the trailer and breaking down the product for the correct pallet configuration. You will also separate inbound freight by item code onto good pallets, ensure that damaged product is properly accounted for and not received into the warehouse for sale inventory, and account for the structural integrity of pallets. There's no experience required - we'll train you how to get the job done!

Does this look like you?

• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed - holidays are very important to our customers!
• We have frozen products - your ability to work in extreme cold or hot conditions (-25F to 100F) is required while you're here.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs as needed.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage and a background check.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred, but not required.
• Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply.