Freight Handler

Gordon Food Service; Orlando, Plant City (FL, FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food service is seeking dedicated freight handlers to join their dynamic team. This role involves safely managing product pallets and ensuring quality control within the warehouse environment. With a commitment to employee growth, the company offers a supportive culture and a range of benefits starting from day one. Ideal candidates will thrive in fast-paced settings and be prepared to work in varying temperatures. If you're ready to contribute to a team that values hard work and commitment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Affordable Benefits Plans

Weekly Pay

Wellness Reimbursement

Profit Sharing & 401(k) with Company Match

Emergency Child and Elder Care

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely remove pallets of product from trailers and break down products.
• Ensure damaged products are accounted for and not received into inventory.

Skills

Warehouse Experience

Ability to Work in Extreme Conditions

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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. 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...

Distribution Center Address: 1410 Gordon Food Service Dr, Plant City FL

Pay: Starting at $19.06/hour (includes a $1.00 2nd shift premium)

Plus, any performance incentives , bonuses, etc.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday work week, with Saturdays and Sunday off

2nd Shift - 4:00 PM - Finish

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.

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.

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 required

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for 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. 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.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

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