Freight Handler

Freight Handler

Gordon Food Service
504 Advantage Way, Aberdeen, MD 21001

Starting hourly rate $18.95 with an increase to $19.33 at 6 months. The hourly max rate is $22.74. (
All employees start out at the minimum rate
)

Pay raises:
Two raises in first year and eligible to earn hourly incentive based on performance. Base pay and incentives are paid on a weekly basis.

• Monday‑Friday with Saturday and Sunday off
• 4:30 AM until work is completed

• Affordable benefits plans start day one!
• Weekly pay
• Wellness reimbursement
• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
• Emergency child and elder care
• 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS – start your career here!

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.

No experience required – we will train you how to get the job done.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed – holidays are very important to our customers.
• Work in extreme cold or hot conditions (-25 °F to 100 °F) is required.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Successfully pass a drug test and a background check.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred, but not required.

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  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.