Warehouse Material Handler (Order Selector) at Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd. (GFS)

Job Location: 38 Industrial Park Drive, Amherst, NS B4H 4R5

Employment terms and conditions:
• Permanent
• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• 10-hour shifts, 4 shifts per week, with a rotating day off
• Shifts start at 4:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday
• Overtime and Statutory Holiday work may be required

Vacancies: 10

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Duties:
• Lift and load food service products onto pallets (3 lbs to 60 lbs, up to 80 lbs), and prepare pallets for shipping to a customer location
• Operate power equipment safely (e.g., single pallet power jacks, forklifts)
• Accurately scan and select products for customer orders (involving number and description comparison, using a computerized inventory system)
• Communicate with all Warehouse management with respect to Material Handler operations
• Adhere to best practices and standards
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules and regulations and Food Safety programs
• Adhere to the GFS Cornerstone Values and company policies and procedures
• May perform other related duties as needed

Requirements

Physical Capabilities:
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Repeatedly lift, push, stack, pull and carry heavy items up to 80 lbs (35 kg)
• Use hands and arms to reach and grasp products
• Lift above and below shoulder levels

Work Site Environment:
• Warehouse
• Work in all warehouse temperature zones:
o Grocery area is warm
o Cooler is approximately 1 or 2 degrees Celsius
o Freezer is approximately -20 degrees Celsius
• Moderate level of noise
• Exposure to and handling of all types of food products including seafood, meats, dairy, produce, spices, beverages and equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment required and provided by company (thermal freezer suit, gloves)
• Steel-toed boots required

Personal Suitability:
• Effective communication
• Punctuality
• Motivated
• Positive attitude
• Goal-oriented
• Adaptable
• Accurate
• Analytical
• Proactive learning
• Client focus
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Security and safety: Criminal record check

Additional Details

Terms of Employment

Permanent

Language of Work

English

Benefits Package

Disability, Dental, Extended Medical, Prescription Drugs, EFAP Benefits (after 30 days of employment, per company policy); Full flex benefits program, Company matching RRSP, Company food purchase plan (discounts)

Wage Notes

Salary: • Starting wage: $21.90/hour • Salary increases per company policy, after 6-month ($22.29 /hour) and 12-month ($24.23/hour) employment milestones, and annual reviews • Afternoon/night-shift premium of $1.00/hour • Performance incentives • Profit-Sharing (after 3 months of employment) • Boot allowance • Paid training

Warehouse Material Handler (Order Selector)Full-Time

Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd. (GFS)

Requirements

Additional Details

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