Gordon Food Service, North America’s largest family-managed foodservice distributor, today announced it will hold a series of direct-hire job fairs at its distribution center in Imperial, PA. The first will be Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Job seekers can apply, interview, and potentially receive an offer on the spot.
Established in 2015, Gordon Food Service’s Imperial distribution center is a more than 470,000 sq. ft. facility presently employing approximately 250 people on 2 shifts. The facility provides foodservice delivery to restaurants, K-12 schools and higher ed institutions, as well as hospitals and other healthcare settings.
Gordon Food Service is looking to hire selectors, packers, and route delivery drivers in its warehouse and transportation departments. Wages for warehouse roles average between $20 – $25 per hour and transportation starting wages average $1250 per week. Both warehouse and transportation jobs are eligible for bonuses and incentive pay. The company notes it offers outstanding benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, profit sharing, retirement savings match and bonuses.
Applications must be made in person at the distribution center, located at 225 Solar Drive, Imperial, PA 15126, during the following times:
- Tuesday July 27, 2021 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday Aug 3, 2021 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday Aug 10, 2021 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
“For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has been on a mission to serve,” said Mike Arnold, general manager of the Imperial distribution center. “We serve our team members by providing them a great place to work and an opportunity to retire with dignity. We serve our customers so they can provide a great experience and memories for their guests, residents, patients, and students. And we serve our communities as we do our part to create a great environment for families to thrive. As this family-owned company continues to grow, we are looking for new team members that share a passion to serve that mission. Come on in and check us out. We would love to have you consider joining our family!”
About Gordon Food Service
Since 1897, we have delivered uncompromising quality and heartfelt service for our customers. We began as a simple butter-and-egg delivery service, and have grown to become the largest family business in the foodservice industry by upholding the same approach for 120 years—remaining passionately committed to the people we serve. Today, we serve foodservice operators in the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest regions of the United States and coast-to-coast in Canada. We also operate more than 170 Gordon Food Service Store locations in the U.S. By partnering with organizations from across industries—healthcare to education, independent and chain restaurants, and event planners—we help our customers create food experiences that people choose, enjoy, and remember.