Gordon Food Service

Trailer Release

Gordon Food Service  •  United States (Onsite)  •  6 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...

Trailer Release

Distribution Center Address: address

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

  • Bonuses, raises, incentives, etc.

Work Schedule:

  • FILL OUT day - FILL OUT day work week, with Friday and Saturdays off

  • FILL OUT Shift - 0:00 _M until finish (shifts may vary based on work volume)

Total Rewards at GFS

  • Affordablebenefitsplansstart 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!

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.Trailer Release plays a key role between production and operations and ensures the on-time release of work orders to our customers. Our Trailer Release team monitors quality control prior to releasing routes, communicates with switchers when routes are completed and cleared for release, and stages and delivers repack mail and machines to designated ship lanes.You'll be an essential part of keeping the warehouse organized anddowntime.

Does this look like you?

  • You must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed - holidays are very important to our customers!

  • 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).

  • Powered Industrial Truck Operator training and certification must be completed upon hire and maintained thereafter.

  • Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage (including marijuana) and a background check.

  • Prior experience preferred, but not required.

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply

Monitors quality control prior to releasing routes. Communicates with Switchers when routes are completed and cleared for release. Uses RF equipment to scan all miscellaneous repack items to correct status. Stages and delivers repack, mail and machines to designated ship lanes.

Essential Functions:

  • Monitors the quality of the load prior to releasing the route.
  • Communicates clearly with the Switcher when routes are released and doors are locked.
  • Uses RF equipment to scan miscellaneous repack to correct status.
  • Sorts and delivers chemical beverage machines and GFS company mail to correct routes.
  • Delivers repack to correct ship lanes.
  • Completes housekeeping activities on a daily basis.
  • Adheres to the Mission and Cornerstone Values and applicable practices of the organization.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

  • Knowledge of warehouse RF system.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly in a professional manner.
  • 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.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

  • Radio Frequency equipment.
  • Operates Powered Industrial Vehicles

Educational & Experience Requirements

Preferred

High School / Equivalent

Certification / License

Powered Industrial Truck Operator training and certification must be completed upon hire and maintained thereafter.

Minimum Years of Experience:

Experience not required, but preferred.

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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