Warehouse Order Selector
Warehouse Order Selector (NOC 75101)
Employer: Gordon Food Service (GFS)
Terms:
Job Location: 38 Industrial Park Drive Amherst, NS B4H 4R5
Salary: $19.53 – $22.05/hour; Salary increases as per company policy; Performance incentives, productivity incentives.
Benefits: Disability, Dental, Extended Medical, Prescription Drug, EFAP Benefits (after 30 days of employment, as per company policy), Full flex benefits program, company matching RRSP, Profit-Sharing; Paid training.
Hours: 40 Hours/week; Afternoon/night shift: Sunday to Thursday, 4 p.m. start time.
Employment terms and conditions: Permanent, Full-time; Overtime and Statutory Holiday work may be required
Vacancies: 30
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Requirements:
Languages: English
Experience: Previous experience in a labour-related role an asset but not required; training provided
Physical Capabilities:
• Repetitive tasks
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Repeatedly lift, stack, pull and carry heavy items from 10 to 80 lbs
• Use hands and arms to reach and grasp products
• Lift above and below shoulder levels
• Must be able and willing to pass a Physical Lifting Ability Assessment
Cognitive Capabilities:
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Accuracy
Work Site Environment:
• Fast-paced environment
• 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
• Personal Protective Equipment required and provided by company (thermal freezer suite, gloves and boots)
• Moderate level of noise
• Exposure to and handling of all types of food products including seafood, meats, dairy, produce, spices, beverages and equipment
Personal Suitability:
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Efficiency
• Quick learner
• Positive attitude
• Analytical
• Team player
• Reliability
• Adaptable
• Motivated
Security and safety: Criminal record check
Additional Information: Must complete and pass 20-week paid training.
Duties:
• Lift and load food service products onto pallets, and prepare pallets for shipping to a customer location
• Accurately scan and select products using a computerized inventory system
• Operate power equipment (e.g., electric pallet jacks, forklifts)
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations and Food Safety programs
How to apply:
• By E-mail: talentcanada@gfs.com
• By Mail: 38 Industrial Park Drive Amherst, NS B4H 4R5
Youth, Veterans of the Canadians Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.