Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for your food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today.

Why Work for UNFI?

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities 
• Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
• Paid Leave Time earned
• Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, , wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for living a healthy lifestyle!
• Professional growth and learning opportunities a culture that promotes from within 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Supervises Warehouse shipping activities and associates for a specific shift/area to ensure functions are performed within Company and Distribution Center guidelines.  Provides excellent customer service to stores serviced through accurate handling of inbound product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Provides direction and proper motivation to ensure the daily workload is completed in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Maintains a positive presence on the floor throughout the shift.
• Supervises all warehouse functions.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and reports as required.
• Provides new hire and follow- up training for all employees.
• Performs job evaluations and communicates results to employees.
• Evaluates work performance of personnel regarding promotions, absenteeism, commendations and disciplinary action.
• Communicates with other members of management and departments to ensure that goals are accomplished.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment. Be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and regulations regarding fire and other potential emergencies

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Possess strong general knowledge of all warehousing operations, with prior work experience to include lead person or supervisory duties.
• Possess good supervisory skills and the ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities. Possess the ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.
• Basic computer skills required, and personal computer experience helpful, with word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret computerized reports.
• Good judgment is required for this position, as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.