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: $18.60 – $20.60/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