Lift Operator
Job Details
- Job Ref:
- 177552
- Location:
- Ridgefield, WA 98642
- Location Flexibility:
- Onsite
- Category:
- Logistics and Warehouse
- Job Type:
- Full-time
- Job Status:
- Non-exempt
- Pay Basis
- Hourly
- Pay Rate
- $24.25
- Brand
- UNFI
Description
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.
UNFI in Ridgefield, WA is NOW hiring Lift Operators – Our business continues to grow with many openings available and career advancement opportunities!
Pay Starts at $24.25/hour + Differentials
Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & PTO
Growth and professional development opportunities
Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more
Full-time employment opportunity
Job Overview:
The Lift Operator is responsible for moving product within the warehouse. A Reach Lift operator at UNFI is required to have a strong understanding of their lift, the loads they are carrying, productivity measures and safety procedures.
Here is some of what you will be doing:
Reports to the shipping office at the beginning of each shift for the daily assignment, vehicle inspection sheet and replenishment discrepancies sheet
Inspects assigned lift and completes vehicle inspection sheet
Replenishes pick slots using the view request screen. If no requests exist, uses the manual replenish screen to fill empty or almost empty slots
Performs knockdowns for selectors when needed
Maintains correct counts and logs any discrepancies in inventory
Verifies that the correct product is being put in the appropriate pick location
Cuts and removes shrink wrap from all knockdowns
Removes all empty pallets from pick locations and aisles. Separates the good, bad, and blue pallets and neatly stages in pallet staging area
Operates the lift in a safe and efficient manner
Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location
What we are looking for:
Prior Lift experience required
Experience in shipping/receiving is preferred
Must have strong knowledge of all warehouse procedures and functions
Basic knowledge of purchasing, inventory procedures and policies
Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two-digit numbers; the four basic arithmetic operations with money and operations with units such as inch, foot, yard, ounce, and pound
Must be able to safely lift up to 100 pounds continuously as well as pick with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
Must be able to work in a range of temperatures from -10 to 90+
Experience in a large warehouse/distribution company preferred
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a drug/physical exam
Good Judgement is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
- Company:
- United Natural Foods West Inc
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state/provincial and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), Click HERE for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program (or retirement savings plan if in Canada); medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account (U.S. only), subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.
UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act or for Canadian applicants in accordance with provincial human rights legislation.
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