Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Join us at our Hiring Event every Wednesday, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Our address is 71 Stow DR, Chesterfield, NH 

At our event, you will be able to tour our warehouse and interview for our open roles. For more information, call our recruiter at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

What does it mean to be a part of the Order Selection team? 

In this fast-paced role, you are the boots on the ground and responsible for accurately and efficiently pulling customer orders within the warehouse. This role requires strategic thinking and attention to detail while palletizing orders and ensuring they are placed in the correct assigned locations. You will operate motorized equipment including Electric Pallet Jacks while ensuring that you safely and accurately move product within the warehouse. Here at UNFI we do our best work by embracing the power of team, never giving up and knowing that we make a difference. 

Schedule:

• 5-day work schedule: 9:00 AM start time 
• Average shift 10-12 hours 
• Overtime included 

Pay:

• Starting wage is $22.75/hour, with a pay increase of $1.50 upon hitting productivity 
• Case bonus incentive
• $2.00/hr extra for weekend shift
• $2.00/ for freezer environment (if applicable)
• Set pay increases: $1.00/hour increase after 1 year. $1.50 increase after 2 years 

Position Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Warehouse experience is preferred but not required
• Lifting boxes weighing from less than 20 to 65lbs consistently throughout the shift.
• Occasionally pushing, reaching, pulling, and gripping
• Must have the ability to work in various temperatures

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Identify the pick locations and safely pick the items
• Inspect assigned equipment for safety issues
• Picks the correct item and quantity, checking UPC’s or item descriptions
• Place labels on the side of the cases
• Shrink wraps and labels with correct truck, stop and other required information.
• Stages pallets in appropriate bay and builds a stable pallet
• Operates pallet jack/pushcart in a safe and efficient manner
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Physical Environment/ Demands:

• 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 repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements required.
• 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 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

Company Benefits: 

• Weekly Paychecks
• Medical, Dental, and Vision within 30 days
• Life, Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance offerings 
• 401K Savings plan with matching contribution 
• Paid time off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave 
• Safety Gear and Footwear voucher
• Career Advancement: Learning and Development programs 

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. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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), -more-info-wa.html 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.

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 .