POSITION PURPOSE:  

Responsible for moving product.  A forklift operator at United Natural Foods is required to have a strong understanding of his lift, the loads he/she is carrying, productivity measures and safety procedures.

Starting Pay $22.75/hour with pay increases

·         3AM to 12PM (Or Finish), Monday - Friday

·         Weekly paychecks

·         Incentive pay – earn more money for exceeding productivity goals

·         PTO after 90 days of employment

·         Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment

·         Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, FSA and/or HSA accounts

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

·         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.

·         Keeps area clean and debris out of work area.

·         Operates the lift in a safe and efficient manner.

·         Parks and recharges lift in its appropriate spot at the end of the shift.

·         Immediately informs a lead, supervisor, or manager of any potential safety violations or 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.

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

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

·         Understand and properly follow all receiving procedures, including how to use Bakco and RF systems.

·         Understand all paperwork related to receiving including how to read and use Purchase Order (PO) receivers, Bills of lading, and packing lists.

·         Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.

·         Ability to work overtime as needed

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.