Who are we?

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) Canada is the largest distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods! As a Warehouse Associate, you’ll help us #MoveFoodForward in our efforts to provide healthier foods everywhere. Better Food, Better Future!

Join our team as a Night Warehouse Associate today!

Position: Warehouse Associate (Nights)

Shift/Schedule: Sunday to Thursday 5:00 PM - 1:30 AM

Location: #153-12757 Vulcan Way, Richmond, B.C.

Start Date: Immediate

Language Requirements: English

Why work for us?

• UNFI was declared an essential service in response to COVID-19.
• We offer permanent, full time positions!
• Hourly rate of $20.25/hour to start
• Wage increases every 6 months!
• Overtime available!
• Shift premiums offered
• Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits Plan
• Retirement Savings Plan offered after 6 months of F/T service
• Employee Discount program on organic foods!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pick customer orders in a warehouse environment and complete picking in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Operate a Walkie Rider/Electric Pallet Jack to pick, secure, and load orders.
• Build stable and well-secured pallets.
• Label pallets and number the pallets correctly to ensure proper put-away or delivery.
• Place each completed pallets into freezer, loading area and/or truck as required.
• Assist safely with loading trucks.
• Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse by sweeping, removing trash as needed.
• Sort, sticker and repack individual pieces appropriately.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; wear appropriate PPE.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Performs all other job duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification(s):

• Pallet Jack/Walkie Rider certified considered an asset.

Experience (required and/or preferred):

• At least one (1) year previous experience in a warehouse environment.
• Able to stand and work on feet for extended periods of time in a cool, damp environment.
• Certified to operate warehouse equipment, such as pallet jack/walkie rider.
• Able to read and correctly interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• High regard for safety.
• Able to safely operate pallet jacks/walkie rider.

As a condition of employment, this position is subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Reference Check

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest, however only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

We do not accept assistance from third party staffing agencies or firms.

Our Commitment:

UNFI believes in a diverse and accommodating workplace. UNFI encourages and promotes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability or otherwise. UNFI is committed to providing full accommodation for persons with disabilities in all active processes and procedures including but not limited to the recruitment process. To request any accommodation you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternative formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please contact the main recruiting contact for the position or Human Resources to discuss your specific needs.