1st Shift Freight Handler - Part Time
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Gordon Food Service is hiring a 1st Shift Freight Handler - Part Time. Gordon Food Service is seeking a 1st Shift Freight Handler for its Springfield, Ohio distribution center. The part‑time role involves unloading pallets, breaking down product, and organizing inbound freight while adhering to safety and temperature standards. No prior experience is required, and the company offers on‑the‑job training, competitive hourly pay, and benefits starting day one.
Key focus areas include Unload pallets from trailers and break down product for proper pallet configuration., Separate inbound freight by item code onto appropriate pallets., and Account for damaged product and ensure it is not received into inventory..
Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, Work Holidays, Weekends, And Overtime, and Work In Extreme Cold Or Hot Conditions. Important skills include Read, Write, Communicate In English, English Communication, and Adaptability. Preferred (not required): Warehouse Experience.
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Full 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...
1st Shift Freight Handler - Part - Time
Distribution Center Address: 4980 Gateway Blvd. | Springfield, Ohio 45502
Pay: Starting at $18.60
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Plus, any performance incentives, bonuses, etc.
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This position is eligible for a $145 bonus per week. To qualify, employees must work a minimum of 5 hours on at least 2 days of the work week
Work Schedule:
- Friday and Saturday 6 am to 2 pm and Sunday 5 am to 1 pm.
Total Rewards at GFS
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Affordable benefits plans start day one!
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Weekly pay
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Wellness reimbursement
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Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
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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. As a freight handler, you'll support our team by safely removing pallets of product from the trailer and breaking down the product for the correct pallet configuration. You will also separate inbound freight by item code onto good pallets, ensure that damaged product is properly accounted for and not received into the warehouse for sale inventory, and account for the structural integrity of pallets. There’s no experience required - we'll train you how to get the job done!
Does this look like you?
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You must be 18 years of age or older.
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Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed - holidays are very important to our customers!
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We have frozen products - your ability to work in extreme cold or hot conditions (-25F to 100F) is required while you’re here.
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Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
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Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage and a background check.
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Prior warehouse experience preferred, but not required.
Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply
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 [email protected] 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.
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