Material Handler

Full time

Amherst, Nova Scotia

Whether you are looking for a way to start your career in warehousing, or you are looking for a rewarding job with benefits that enable you to provide for your family, consider working for Gordon Food Service!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0SjhpHEgr8 (position specific video)

What We Offer:

Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 4 pm to 2 am, with occasional overtime
Starting rate of $19.53 per hour
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
FULL flex benefits program
Company matching RRSP
Profit Sharing
125 year, family owned and operated company history
Family culture and advancement opportunities
Ongoing performance incentives
Paid training and orientation period
Family culture, career development opportunities

Skills, Knowledge and Ability Required:

Must be physically fit and able to safely and repeatedly lift, stack, pull and carry heavy items (from 10 to 80 lbs)
A focus on health and safety
Must demonstrate a proven record of consistent on-time attendance.
Previous warehouse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities Include:

Lift and load food service products (from 10-80 lbs) onto pallets, and prepare pallets for shipping to a customer location
Accurately scanning and selecting products using a computerized inventory system.
Safe operation of power equipment including electric pallet jacks.
Working in a variety of temperature zones including a freezer (-20 degrees Celsius), cooler and dry goods areas. All warehouse employees must be prepared to work in all warehouse temperature zones
Exposure to and handling of all types of food products including seafood, meats, dairy, produce, spices, beverages and equipment.
Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations and Food Safety programs.
All other duties as required

Our Commitment:

We’re a company with integrity at its core. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. And because of this collaboration, we’ve created an atmosphere that’s fun, supportive, and alive with energy!

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.

Watch these videos for even more information about Gordon Food Service!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiYGY2ERoP0&feature=emb_logo

https://www.youtube.co Who is Gordon Food Service?m/watch?v=vLzbtCee-PU&feature=emb_logo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7rJDmChb7Y&feature=emb_logo

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.

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