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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...
For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. Our highly skilled distribution center team is looking for a Controls Engineer to collaborate with our valued maintenance teams to keep things running, our business in motion, and our customers successful.
This position is located in Douglasville, GA
As a Controls Engineer, you will provide technical expertise, support, and training to the Douglasville GA warehouse team. There will be an emphasis on stabilizing system performance and developing the local maintenance team's skill set through training, assessments, and support. You will be the primary support person managing complex system breakdowns and responsible for developing troubleshooting guidelines.
While no two days will look alike- here is a snapshot of some of the things you'll be doing:
This position will work with our U.S. Distribution Maintenance teams and the Center of Excellence team to share progress, discuss strategy, and receive guidance on future needs.
Manage schedules, workload, multiple projects, and timelines
Support and implement educational plans to develop staff
Provide Technical Support to the business as needed (On Call)
After 18-24 months travel will be an integral part of this role, and you will be expected to travel 60-70%
This role requires a deep understanding of:
Automated Material Handling System
Mechanical and Electrical Knowledge of Equipment Operations
Control Methodologies
Refrigeration Systems
Computer and Software Controls
PLC, SQL, and Graphical HMI
Total Rewards at GFS
Affordable plans start day one!
Weekly pay
Wellness reimbursement
Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
Emergency child and elder care
Does this look like you?
7 years of experience in Industrial Technology or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
5 years of Industrial Maintenance Experience is Preferred.
Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Technology
Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply
Our Culture
Gordon Food Service has a people-focused culture forged through camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusion. Our business model is one of servant leadership. We best serve the customer by serving with great care those who serve our customers. We feel the culture when we work together and when we serve together. As a team, we tackle our challenges, celebrate our successes, and have fun on the journey. We are what we say we are, and we'd love for you to be a part of it.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Gordon Food Service
At Gordon Food Service, Everyone Is Important - it's one of our Cornerstone Values. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our organization and the communities we serve. We aspire to Listen, Learn, Create, and Support sustainable solutions that are equitable and strengthen an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
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.
Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of 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. The EEO is the Law poster is available here:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. 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. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.
Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of 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 a disability.