Gordon Food Service

Stand up Forklift Operator

Gordon Food Service  •  $21/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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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...

2nd Shift Standup Forklift Operator

Distribution Center Address: 342 Gordon Industrial Ave, Shepherdsville KY

Pay: Starting at $21.13/hour (includes a $1.00 2nd shift premium)

  • Plus, earn two pay raises in your first year

  • Earn more per hour for speed and efficiency

Work Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday work week, with Saturdays and Sundays off

  • 2nd Shift 1:45pm-10:00pm (shifts vary based on work volume)

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!

Essential Functions:

  • Uses forklift and pallet inverter machine to transfer product from bad wood to good wood. Removes slip-sheets from all pallets.

  • Uses forklift to insert pallet into the pallet conveyor system.

  • Uses forklift to sort all empty pallets from the system and place the pallets in designated areas.

  • Uses forklifts to help empty the system reject spurs.

  • Removes damaged products from the pallets during the tipping process.

  • May be required to ensures finished pallets are ready to be placed onto the conveyor; no loose wrap, product is on good wood, pallets are wrapped, and pallet tags can be read by scanners.

  • Completes housekeeping activities on a daily basis.

  • Adheres to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.

  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills

  • Must be able to communicate clearly in a professional manner.

  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

  • Must 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 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.

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 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.

Gordon Food Service

About Gordon Food Service

We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.

We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada.

Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee.

Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.

Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Year Founded
1897
Website
gfs.com
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