Warehouse Associate (Forklift/Receiver) - AM shift
Job Details
- Job Ref:
- 169261
- Location:
- Richmond, BC V6V 3C8
- Location Flexibility:
- Onsite
- Category:
- Logistics and Warehouse
- Job Type:
- Full-time
- Job Status:
- Non-exempt
- Pay Basis
- Hourly
- Pay Rate
- $20.75
- Brand
- UNFI
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 Warehouse Associate today!
Position: Warehouse Associate (Days)
Shift/Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: #153-12757 Vulcan Way, Richmond, B.C.
Start Date: Immediate
Language Requirements: English
Why work at UNFI Canada?
- We offer full time positions!
- Hourly rate of $20.75/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!
Responsibilities:
Forklift Operator:
- 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 replenishments for order selectors when needed.
- Performs all pallet-sorting duties
- Maintains correct counts and logs any discrepancies in inventory.
- Verifies that the correct product is being put in the appropriate pick location.
- Perform Putaway tasks as required.
Receiver:
- Checks with supervisors or leads at the beginning of the shift to discuss any issues or changes in the daily procedure.
- Verifies quantities of product received against the packing slip/purchase order.
- Checks and reports any damage found due to refrigeration, travel or handling by inbound freight company.
- Sorts or breakdowns all incoming products
- Builds steady and secure pallets to be put into back stock reserves.
- Wraps pallets whenever necessary.
- Ensures that all labeling of product and pallets are accurate for put-away in proper pick slot or back stock location
- Keeps area clean and debris out of work area; ensures a safe working environment.
- Inspects assigned jack for safety issues. Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Wears personal protective equipment as required.
- Reports to supervisor or lead any violation of company policy.
- Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location.
Experience:
- Minimum (1) year previous experience in a warehouse environment.
- Minimum 1 year experience operating a Reach truck or similar Forklift.
- Able to stand and work on feet for extended periods of time in a cool, damp environment.
- Certification to operate warehouse equipment, such as pallet jack/walkie rider heavily desired.
- 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 forklift(s) and 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.
- Company:
- UNFI Canada 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 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; 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, 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.
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