Worker, Dock Maintenance at Gordon Food Service - Canada

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
• Profit Sharing
• 128 year, family owned and operated company history

Position Summary

This role will report to the Selection Supervisor and be responsible for assisting with the unloading, cleaning, and preparing of trailers for loading. Additional general warehouse responsibilities may also be required on occasion.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sorting and palletizing milk crates and product returns
• Cleaning returning trailers and trucks
• Recycling plastics and cardboard
• Sweeping, mopping & ramp cleaning in all warehouse zones as required or assigned
• Safe operation of power equipment including single pallet power jacks.
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations and Food Safety programs.
• Adhere to the GFS Cornerstone Values and company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently or within a team environment
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Positive attitude with good communication skills.
• Adhere to the mission and Cornerstone Values and applicable practices of the organization.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lb.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in multiple temperature zones including cooler (0°C to 4°C) and freezer (-20°C to -30°C) environments, employees must be prepared to work in all warehouse temperature zones
• Must be able to handle all types of food products including fresh: seafood, beef, pork, produce, nuts, spices, milk, eggs, etc.
• Steel toe (CSA approved) footwear is required at all times in the warehouse.
• Ability to continuously stand for long periods of time.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma (preferred)
• Previous warehouse experience is an asset

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 [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.