Custodian

Essential Functions:

• Maintains the facility and associated paperwork to meet AIB and other food safety standards.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs and vacuums; may include hallways, stairs and office space within the distribution center.
• Empties trash and garbage containers and cleans snow and debris from walkways.
• Performs inspections of equipment and reports findings.
• Mows lawn, trims shrubbery and cultivates flower.
• May remove, charge, transport, and install hi-lo (forklift) batteries in the warehouse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.​

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• 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.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to read and understand information on a Material Safety Data Sheet, and adhere to safety regulations and procedures
• Ability to work in a Freezer environment (Custodian, Freezer)
• Ability to work independently and within team environment
• Must be able to operate powered industrial vehicle (PIV), vacuum cleaner, lawn mower, gardening tools and other various types of equipment.
• Must have basic computer skills utilizing windows/Google G-suite based software.

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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 talent@gfs.com 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.