Freight Handler

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food service distributor where you can kickstart your career in a supportive environment. As a freight handler, you will play a vital role in ensuring seamless order processing and delivery. With no experience required, we provide comprehensive training to help you succeed. Enjoy a Monday to Friday work schedule with weekends off, along with benefits like profit sharing and a 401(k) plan. We value our employees and promote from within, making this an excellent opportunity for growth. If you're ready to make a difference in the food service industry, this role is for you!

Benefits

Profit sharing

401(k) plan with company match

Emergency child and elder care services

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to work in extreme temperatures.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Safely remove pallets from trailers and break down products.
• Separate inbound freight by item code and account for damaged products.

Skills

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Reading and writing in English

Ability to work in extreme temperatures

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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...

Pay: Starting at $18.95/hr

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday work week, with Saturdays & Sundays off!

Shift starts at 4:30am and continues until the work is completed.

Benefits include profit sharing and a 401(k) plan with company match.

We offer emergency child and elder care services.

95% of our leadership team is promoted from within GFS — start your career here!

Our warehouse staff plays a crucial role in delivering seamless order processing and delivery. As a freight handler, you will support our team by safely removing pallets from trailers, breaking down products for correct pallet configuration, separating inbound freight by item code, 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 or older.
• You must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed, especially during holidays which are critical for our customers.
• You should be able to work in extreme temperatures (-25F to 100F).
• You must be able to lift up to 100 lbs as needed.
• You should be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• You will need to 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, a letter of support from your management is required if you are selected for an interview.

We are committed to an inclusive, respectful 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 accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail] with “Accommodation Request” in the subject line.

All our locations are tobacco-free, and we conduct pre-employment drug tests.

About Us

Founded in 1897, Gordon Food Service has grown into North America’s largest family-managed broadline foodservice distributor. We are dedicated to our customers and employees. Being part of GFS means being part of something bigger than yourself. Join us and make a difference.