Warehouse Lead

Gordon Food Service; Aberdeen (AR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Profit sharing & 401(k) with company"m

Wellness reimbursement

Emergency child and elder care

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Aberdeen, MD to oversee daily warehouse operations, coordinate tasks with the Warehouse Supervisor, and drive efficient order fulfillment. The role requires coordinating shipping, receiving, and inventory, while ensuring safe practices and regulatory compliance.

The position offers a Sunday-Thursday schedule (3pm until finish) and a pay range of $70,772–$84,917 based on experience. Bonuses and incentives are included as part of total rewards.

Qualifications

• Six months warehousing operations experience or one year prior supervisory experience.
• Powered Industrial Vehicle Certification (PIV) certification or license.
• High School / Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with supervisors to manage daily warehouse activities.
• Monitor receiving, selection, and loading to ensure smooth workflow.
• Provide training on job techniques and safety requirements as needed.
• Assist in employee performance reviews and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse ops

Communication

Multitasking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

PIV Certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Powered Industrial Vehicles

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...

Warehouse Lead

Location: 504 Advantage Ave Aberdeen MD

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 Warehouse Lead with Gordon Food Service, you’ll be responsible for overseeing warehouse activities, coordinating tasks, and ensuring efficient and smooth operations while working alongside other warehouse departments. The Warehouse Lead position will offer a great opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact on our operations. Be part of a skilled team that offers respect, expertise, and professional development!

Position Summary:

Coordinates and assists the activities of Gordon Food Service (GFS) warehouse including shipping, receiving, inventory and/ or selection in conjunction with the Warehouse Supervisor.

Schedule: Sunday- Thursday, 3pm until finish

Pay: $70,772- $84,917 (based on experience)

• Bonuses, incentives, and additional pay

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates with the supervisors to assist in coordinating the daily activities of GFS warehouse.
• Monitors the receiving, selection, and/ or loading of warehouse products to ensure the efficient flow of products in the warehouse.
• Assists in observations, employee reviews, and disciplinary actions. Provides recommendations on hiring, performance review and disciplinary actions to warehouse supervisor.
• Monitors and prioritizes order fulfillment.
• Assists in investigating variances.
• Assists in the administration function and record keeping for the department to include daily time and attendance, weekly action incentive input and scoring, preparing meetings, and analyzing error ratios.
• Provides training for employees on job technique and/or safety requirements.
• Serve in the function of employee or supervisor as appropriate.
• Assists in resolving warehouse issues, problems or conflicts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and good organizational and problem solving skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.
• Must have good leadership skills and a thorough understanding of warehouse operations.
• Must have a basic understanding of DOT, OSHA, EEOC and other related regulatory agencies and laws
• Employees in all warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the start-up, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations.
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to policies and practices for guidance.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, email, and internet software applications.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Powered Industrial Vehicles
• Conveyor Equipment where applicable.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Six months warehousing operations experience or one year prior supervisory experience.
• Preferred-Two years previous warehouse experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Powered Industrial Vehicle Certification (PIV) Certification or License.
• High School / Equivalent preferred.

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!

Does this look like you?

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Six months warehousing operations experience or one year prior supervisory experience
• Successful passing of drug screen and background check

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.