Custodian

Gordon Food Service takes pride in delivering seamless order processing and delivery to our customers, and our warehouse staff is the backbone of our success.  As a custodian, you'll support our team by maintaining the buildings to ensure clean, organized operations. You will also sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, empty the trash, clear snow, and maintain the landscaping. You can expect to work in extreme temperatures (-25F to 100F) in the distribution center.

There’s no experience required - we'll train you how to get the job done!
* You 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!
* 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).
* Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage and a background check.

We have frozen products - your ability to work in extreme cold or hot conditions (-25F to 100F) is required while you’re here.
* Maintains the facility and associated paperwork to meet AIB and other food safety standards.
* Sweeps, mops, scrubs and vacuums; may include hallways, stairs and office space within the distribution center.
* Empties trash and garbage containers and cleans snow and debris from walkways.
* Performs inspections of equipment and reports findings.
* Mows lawn, trims shrubbery and cultivates flower.
* May remove, charge, transport, and install hi-lo (forklift) batteries in the warehouse.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
*** Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
**** Ability to read, write and communicate in English
* Ability to read and understand information on a Material Safety Data Sheet, and adhere to safety regulations and procedures
* Ability to work independently and within team environment
* Must be able to operate powered industrial vehicle (PIV), vacuum cleaner, lawn mower, gardening tools and other various types of equipment.
* Must have basic computer skills utilizing windows based software.
*** Equipment / Tools / Technology*** :
* Powered industrial vehicle (PIV), lawn mower, golf cart
* Vacuum cleaner, gardening tools and other various types of equipment
* Computer, hardware, software
* Handheld radio
*** Educational & Experience Requirements
**** High School / Equivalent Preferred
* Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certification required after hire
* No previous experience required.

For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service. From a butter-and-egg delivery service, it has grown into the largest family-operated food service business in North America. Today, the company serves customers from restaurants, to healthcare and education, across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and more than 180 retail stores.
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