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Full Time Freezer Associate

Gordon Food Service · Champaign, IL · Full time

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had a lot of stocking to do and not much time.

What they are checking: Whether they work efficiently and stay organized when the workload piles up.

Store hours run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. What does your availability look like?

What they are checking: Whether they can cover the shifts the store needs for a full-time role.

Tell me about a time a coworker needed help. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act as a team player in a small store where everyone covers for each other.

What would you want to learn here to move into a bigger role?

What they are checking: Whether they are interested in the growth and promotion the store offers.

What would you do

You find a freezer case that feels warmer than it should and some product is soft. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act fast to protect food safety and tell a leader instead of ignoring it.

A customer asks where to find a product you've never heard of. How do you help them?

What they are checking: Whether they go out of their way to help customers in a store built around customer service.

About the work

This job has you working in and around freezers. How do you stay safe and keep working well in the cold?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the physical demands of cold work and how to dress and pace for it.

How do you rotate frozen product so older stock sells first?

What they are checking: Whether they know first-in, first-out stocking, which keeps product fresh and reduces waste.

How do you keep frozen product from thawing when you're stocking from the back to the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they work in a way that limits time out of the freezer, which protects quality.

How do you lift and move heavy boxes of frozen product safely?

What they are checking: Whether they know safe lifting habits for heavy, cold and sometimes slippery cases.

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The full job description

As published by Gordon Food Service.

Gordon Food Service Store LLC Location: 502 W Town Center Blvd, Champaign, IL, 61822-1393 Now Hiring! Weekly Pay! • Store Hours - Monday through Saturday 7AM-8PM ; Sunday 9AM-6PM • Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter. • Advancement - High internal promotion rate and development programs available! Gordon Food Service prides ourselves on the competitive wages and benefits offered: • Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan • Employee Assistance Programs • ComPsych 24/7 Mental Health Support • Employee Discounts - 10% off your purchases • Beneplace Discount Program ​ Eligible employees can also take advantage of: • Affordable Health Insurance • Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance • PTO and Flex time • Company Note Savings Program • 12 Week - 100% Paid Maternity Leave • Free Health Management Resources and Programs Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth. Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more! Come help us champion a “Customer is King” environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry! As a Full Time Freezer Associate you bring fun into our store! No 2 days are ever the same - a great opportunity to learn and even greater opportunity for advancement! Does this sound like you? • At least 18 years of age • Spend the majority of your day in a freezer/cooler environment • Perform regular cashier/stock/store duties when needed • Able to provide superior customer service • Posses strong organizational skills • Able to multitask • Work on your own or within a team • Basic math and computer skills • High school graduate or equivalent (GED) • Able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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.

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