Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's 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...
What We Offer:
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment.
FULL flex benefits program.
Company matching RRSP.
Family culture.
Advancement opportunities.
128 year, family owned and operated company history.
Family culture and advancement opportunities.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts, with possibility of overtime (not guaranteed), will be day shift position.
Will be a seasonal position, lasting until the end of September 21, 2026.
Position Summary:
Working in a warehouse environment, the successful candidate will primarily support the facility's operational health by focusing on damage salvage and inventory accuracy. The core responsibility is to identify and fix damaged cases within storage locations and record the necessary inventory transactions to ensure products are shippable. Secondary tasks, such as pallet running and receiving support, are to be performed only when primary operations and damage duties are complete. Please note this will be a seasonal position, lasting until the end of September 21, 2026.
Essential Functions
Identifies damaged cases within warehouse locations and performs necessary repairs or repackaging so they can be shipped to customers.
Completes all necessary inventory transfers and transactions accurately within the system.
Uses a radio frequency (RF) scanner to scan products for identification and inventory tracking.
Processes product returns and manages damage salvage to minimize inventory loss.
Monitors incoming products for quality and integrity issues.
Operates power equipment, including power pallet jacks, in a safe and efficient manner.
When primary operations support is caught up, assists the receiving team by hauling pallets from docks to put-away locations.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment by completing daily housekeeping and janitorial activities as needed.
Performs other operational duties as assigned by the inventory or receiving leads.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding environment requiring constant walking, ascending/descending stairs or pallet jack platform, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork and follow verbal instructions)
Must be self motivated and be able to work independently or within a team environment
Must adhere to all safety regulations and procedures
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 startup, 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
Performs other duties as assigned
Computer proficiency is considered an asset
Requirements:
Must be able to work in three temperature zones (grocery zone - 15°C, cooler zone - 3 to 8°C, freezer zone - minus 20°C)
Must be physically fit and able to repeatedly lift, stack, pull and carry boxes (up to 50lbs, occasional, up to 25lbs occasional, less than 25lbs frequent)
Strong communication and customer service skills with English fluency
Exceptional time management skills
Work well under time pressures
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation 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 talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.