Warehouse Loader

Warehouse Associate

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.

PURPOSE:

Responsible for loading trucks with product safely and efficiently. Ensures correct product and quantity are loaded on the accurate trailer. Operates power equipment safely.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Inspects assigned jack for safety issues.
• Turns on single and dual temp trailers refrigerator units at the proper times.
• Loads trucks in sequence based on delivery schedule and routing using at least 5 load bars per route to ensure a secure delivery.
• Distributes finished load sheets to the inside of the trailer, to the dispatcher, and to the driver.
• Selects product on heavy nights or if understaffed.
• Keeps area clean and debris out of work area during work hours.
• Operates pallet jack in safe and efficient manner.
• Reports to lead, supervisor or manager if there isn't enough work on the loading dock.
• Removes debris and empty pallets from the dock upon completion of loading.
• Reports any discrepancies in pallet counts, missing repack or unsound pallets to the lead, supervisor or manager.
• Performs duties in accordance with HACCP and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures appropriate for location
• Reports any violation of company policy to supervisor or lead

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Understand all unload procedures and the proper staging of all return products.
• Understanding of batching sheets, load sheets, pallet counts, cubing and depart times.
• Ability to make decisions about the proper blending of repack and grocery stops together.
• Physical requirements include twisting, turning, bending, and climbing.
• Understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.

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. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Company: United Natural Foods 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/provincial 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 (or retirement savings plan if in Canada); 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 (U.S. only), 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 or for Canadian applicants in accordance with provincial human rights legislation.