Lift Operator - Receiving - Cooler

Company: UNFI
Location: Pompano Beach
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job 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. 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.Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & VacationGrowth and professional development opportunities.Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more.Full-time employment opportunityPosition 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.Essential Functions & 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 locationPerformance Measurements:Operating a forklift in accordance with Company standards and proceduresincluding quality standards and safety regulations.Effective communication and coordination exist with Company personnel and with--management. Assistance and support are provided as needed.Deadlines are met.Qualifications:Education/Certification:High School Diploma/GEDRequired Knowledge:Understanding of Safety guidelinesStrong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems.Experience Required:Warehouse/Operations preferred but not requiredSkills/Abilities:Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understandingof all processes.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions and to dealwith ordinary, standardized situations.Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding; subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two digitnumbers; the four basic arithmetic operations with money; and operations with units such as inch, foot,yard; ounce, and pound.Able to read and communicate in English.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.
Additional Information
Company Name: UNFI Wholesale
Inc.
Schedule: Full-time
Work Indicator: Onsite
Compensation
Pay Rate: $18.25
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 HEREfor 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 $1,000 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.

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