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 you 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.

What does it mean to be part of the Receiving Team? 

In these essential roles, you will work directly with the inventory department, Supervisors and leads to verify quantities of product received and loaded onto trucks at the distribution centers. These roles have a strong understanding of products that we carry, all receiving/loading procedures and back stock. This team ensures that products are in the proper staging locations so we can efficiently receive and load trucks with products accurately while maintaining a clean and safe work area.   

The Receiver position works closely with the Inventory Control department to ensure accuracy of all incoming products. In this position, you will be using electronic equipment to scan and record the required information to ensure inventory accuracy.  

Schedule; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (10 PM- 8:30 AM)

Job Responsibilities:  

- Ensure proper products and counts are being received.
- Stages pallets in appropriate bay throughout warehouse
- Shrink wrap and labels with correct truck, stop and other required information
- Immediately informs a foreman, supervisor or manager of any potential safety threats.
- Operates pallet jack/pushcart in a safe and efficient manner
- Builds a stable and well cubed pallet
- Parks and recharges pallet jack in its appropriate spot at the end of your shift

Job Requirements:  

Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Experience:  

· Warehouse/Receiving experience needed

· Prior experience with electric pallet jacks

· Ability to select at established minimum rate for department

· 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

· Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Work Environment:  

Onsite Role:  

This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office.
 

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 the 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 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.