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Warehouse Associate

@ Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd.

Amherst, Nova Scotia

$21.90/hrFull-time
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Overview

Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd. is hiring a full-time Warehouse Associate on a Sunday to Thursday schedule starting at 4pm, with a rotating day off and a starting pay of $21.90/hour. The work involves lifting and loading food products onto pallets, scanning inventory and operating power equipment in freezer, cooler and dry goods zones. Medical, dental and RRSP benefits are offered after 30 days of employment.

Pay:

$21.90 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Charger les produits alimentaires sur des palettes pour l'expédition
  • Scanner et sélectionner les produits avec le système d'inventaire informatisé
  • Utiliser en sécurité l'équipement motorisé, dont le transpalette électrique
  • Travailler dans les zones congélateur, chambre froide et produits secs
  • Respecter les règles de santé et sécurité et les programmes de salubrité alimentaire

Requirements summary:

  • Bonne condition physique pour soulever de 10 à 80 lb
  • Priorité à la santé et sécurité
  • Bilan de présence ponctuelle et constante
  • Expérience en entrepôt préférée

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement planEmployee assistance
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · workday

Employer posting date
2026-07-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleevening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingWarehouse
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 80 lb · computer moderate
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training

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Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd.

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We deliver excellence, expertise, & quality products our customers need for successful food operations & experiences.

Full company description

Gordon Food Service offers a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We partner with foodservice operations to provide the quality products and solutions our customers need to continue to drive their success. From remaining compliant with industry regulations to helping them plan their menu, we give them our best—so they can serve just that to their own customers. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • Milton, ONT, CA
Other recorded names
  • Gordon Food Service - Canada
Specialties
  • restaurant supply
  • food and beverage distribution
  • food service
  • retail stores
  • and healthcare supply
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Gordon Food Service offers a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since…

FieldValue
IndustryFood and Beverage Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMilton, ONT
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1897
Specialtiesrestaurant supplyfood and beverage distributionfood serviceretail storesand healthcare supply
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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. Here's 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...

Job Description

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!

What we offer:

  • Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 4pm start time

  • 4 day work week (rotating day off)

  • Starting Pay: $21.90/hour

  • Ongoing performance incentives

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug & EFAP benefits after 30 days of employment

  • FULL flex benefits program and company matching RRSP

  • Paid training and orientation period

  • Family culture, career development opportunities

  • Profit Sharing

  • ​125 year family owned and operated company history

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 to 80lbs) 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

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 step 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.

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.

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 [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

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