Store Warehouse Inventory Specialist

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Gordon Food Service Stores (Retail Division) line our shelves with the most popular food service and retail products to serve any food service operation or retail family. We’re constantly growing into new communities, and with more than 180 locations in the U.S., we offer a conveniently located, one-stop shopping experience.

Some Of Our Benefits Include:

• Weekly Pay!
• Healthcare Benefits available on the first day! You take care of our customers, so we take care of you!
• Annual Bonus! 10% annual performance-based bonus potential
• Immediate Retirement Savings - 401(k) retirement plan with company match! No waiting period required!
• Company Profit-Sharing (which means the money comes back to you) after you have been employed for 90 days!

Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry: Gordon Food Service At a Glance.

The Store Warehouse Inventory Specialist will be responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of Gordon Food Service's construction materials warehouses.  Manages all warehouse receiving, inventory control, and outbound logistics associated with the 420 Grand Rapids Warehouse and Trotwood Facility Storage. Performs facility/construction material procurement as assigned.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the 420 50th St and Trotwood Facility Warehouses, shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
• Performs quarterly visits to the Trotwood, OH, storage facility to ensure operational compliance and efficiency.
• Oversees and trains contracted hourly part-time warehouse labor as needed.
• Receives, stocks, and handles LTL, Common Carrier, and UPS shipments, periodically using a forklift.
• Checks goods received for damage and against bills of lading or purchase orders.
• Place materials, supplies, and other received goods on designated shelves, racks or floor locations.
• Sorts, counts, and checks received items.
• Maintains required clerical records.
• Reports, investigates, and solves discrepancies with inventory count.
• Checks and verifies the daily rotation of specified items.
• Drives hi-lo or hand-pallet jack to move stacks of totes or pallets.
• Communicates with other members of the warehouse, procurement, and facility teams regarding project details and specific instructions, and submits time sheets for projects.
• Completes housekeeping activities daily and maintains a clean, neat, and safe work area. This includes disposal of packaging and cartons, sweeping, storage of extra material, and clean-up of supplies.
• Performs Construction/Facility departments procurement as assigned.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 5 years of warehouse related work experience.
• Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certification must be obtained upon hire and maintained during employment.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email and internet software applications.

What We Need From You:

• Travel Requirements: Ability to travel to different locations as needed. Will travel to the Trotwood, OH, storage facility once a quarter.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in an environment requiring frequent walking, ascending/descending stairs or pallet jack platform, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying.
• Must be able to work independently or within a team environment. 
• Must adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.  

Be Part Of An Amazing Culture Where What Matters To You, Matters To Us!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

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 talent@gfs.com 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.