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...

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• FULL flex benefits program
• Company matching RRSP
• Family culture
• Advancement opportunities
• Profit Sharing
• 128 year, family owned and operated company history

Position Summary:

The position of Pallet Runner will require the employee to work in all environments operating a powered pallet jack. The main focus is relocating pallets from the dock to the warehouse aisles.

Please note this is a contract role ending Sept 4th, 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Schedule: Day Shift | 7AM - 3PM

Essential Functions:

• Uses a radio frequency scanner to scan products for pallet identification.
• Using a pallet jack, relocates pallets into the proper aisles from receiving docks.
• Knowledge of RF equipment.
• Loading and unloading of product when required.
• Operate power equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Removes empty pallets from the selection slots and places them in the designated pallet storage area.
• Completes housekeeping activities on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding environment requiring constant walking, ascending/descending stairs or pallet jack platform, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork and follow verbal instructions).
• Must be self motivated and be able to work independently or within a team environment.
• Must adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.
• Employees in all warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the startup, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work in three temperature zones (grocery zone - 15°C, cooler zone - 3 to 8°C, freezer zone - minus 20°C).
• Must be physically fit and able to repeatedly lift, stack, pull and carry boxes (up to 80 lbs rare, up to 50lbs, occasional, up to 25lbs occasional, less than 25lbs frequent).
• Strong communication and customer service skills with English fluency.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Work well under time pressures.

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 talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.