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 your 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 and Vacation (PTO) plus company perksGrowth and professional development opportunities.Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more.Full-time employment opportunityWeekly payPay Rate: $21.00 per hour plus $2.00 per hour on weekendsPosition 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.Qualifications:Prior knowledge and experience operating a Stand-up Reach Truck ForkliftEssential 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.Performance Measurements:Operating a forklift in accordance with Company standards and procedures including 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.Education/Certification:High School Diploma/GEDRequired Knowledge:Understanding of Safety guidelinesStrong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems.Skills/Abilities:Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions and to deal with ordinary, standardized situations.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.

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