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Warehouse Associate - Hiring Event

Gordon Food Service · Kenosha, WI · $21.14–$21.95 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You'll be on your feet all shift and lifting up to 100 pounds. What physical work have you done before?

What they are checking: Whether they know how demanding warehouse work is and can handle it.

Tell me about a time you learned a new job quickly.

What they are checking: Whether they absorb training well, since no experience is required and training is provided.

How has your attendance been at past jobs?

What they are checking: Whether they are reliable, since every missing person slows down the whole shift.

Where would you like to be in a few years if you start here?

What they are checking: Whether they plan to stay and grow, since most leaders are hired from within.

What would you do

We're hiring order selectors and package handlers. Which role interests you more, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the difference between the roles and have thought about which fits them.

Second shift starts at 7:50 p.m. and ends when the case volume is done. How do you feel about that?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible about variable end times without it hurting their attendance.

You see a coworker doing something unsafe. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up for safety even when it feels awkward.

About the work

Your pay grows with production and efficiency. How would you work fast while staying accurate and safe?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that speed only counts when orders are right and nobody gets hurt.

How do you lift heavy cases safely over and over?

What they are checking: Whether they know safe lifting habits that prevent common warehouse injuries.

How would you handle working in a freezer for part of your shift?

What they are checking: Whether they are prepared for cold work and know how to dress and pace for it.

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The full job description

As published by Gordon Food Service.

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for 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... Warehouse Associates: • Order Selector • Package Handler Distribution Center Address: 10901 38th St., Kenosha Pay: Starting at $21.14 - $21.95 ($1.00 2nd shift premium) • Earn two pay raises in your first year • Performance incentives Work Schedule: • Sunday - Thursday work week, with Friday and Saturdays off • 2nd Shift - 7:50PM- Finish (end time depends on case volume) Total Rewards at GFS • Weekly pay • Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match • 10% Store discount • $500 Wellness reimbursement after 90 days of employment • 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here! 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. You’ll be on your feet for the duration of your shift and you’ll be lifting up to 100 pounds, but there’s no experience required - we train you how to get the job done with our dedicated training team. It’s hard work, so we’ll pay you a starting wage that scales with production and efficiency- the better you perform, the more you earn. Check out what some of our current team members have to say about working in our automated distribution center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLkXsKZMDwk Does this look like you? • 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! • We have frozen products - your ability to work in extreme cold or hot conditions is required while you’re here. • 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. • Prior warehouse experience preferred, but not required. Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply 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.

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