UNFI of Prescott, Wisconsin, located 24 miles southeast of St. Paul, MN, is hiring for experienced and entry level warehouse associates to join our team. In this fast-paced role, you are the boots on the ground and responsible for accurately and efficiently pulling customer orders within the warehouse. This role requires strategic thinking and attention to detail while palletizing orders and ensuring they are placed in the correct assigned locations. You will operate motorized equipment including Electric Pallet Jacks while ensuring that you safely and accurately move product within the warehouse. Here at UNFI we do our best work by embracing the power of team, never giving up and knowing that we make a difference. 

Job Overview:

Pay:

• Starting wage is $23.75/hour with a pay increase to $25.50/hr upon 2 consecutive weeks of hitting productivity
  • $1.25/hr for 2nd Shift 
  • $2.00/hr for Weekends
  • $2.00/hr for Freezer environment (if applicable)

Schedule: 

• Sunday plus 4 days during the week; 12:00 (noon) pm start time on Sunday and 2:00 pm start time during the week
• Guaranteed Saturdays off and 1 additional day during the week!
• Average 8.5-10 hour shifts

Why work at UNFI of Prescott, WI?

• Weekly paychecks, earlier pay, easier saving. Even is the money app that makes it happen. A new fully sponsored benefit for all UNFI associates.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
• Paid Leave Time earned
• Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, on-site grocery store, wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for living a healthy lifestyle!

Position Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Warehouse experience selecting is preferred but not required
• Lifting objects weighing from less than 20 to 60lbs consistently
• Occasionally pushing, reaching, pulling, and gripping
• Must have the ability to work in various temperatures
• Available for work on Sundays

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Identify the pick locations and safely pick the items
• Inspects assigned equipment for safety issues
• Picks the correct item and quantity, checking UPC’s or item descriptions
• Places labels on the side of the cases
• Shrink wraps and labels with correct truck, stop and other required information.
• Stages pallets in appropriate bay and builds a stable pallet
• Immediately informs a supervisor or manager of any potential safety threats, any violation of company policy, keeps area clean and debris out of work area
• Operates pallet jack/pushcart in a safe and efficient manner
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Experience:
• Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required
• Understanding of WMS preferred but not required
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Knowledge:
• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems
Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to select at established minimum rate for department
• Astute, close attention to detail
• Understand and properly follow all selecting procedures and verbal instructions in your respective area: grocery, repack, cooler/freezer.
• Possess an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI 

Benefits: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO plan, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role.