Warehouse Order Selector - 7 PM Shift

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

What does it mean to be part of the Order Selection Team? Job Overview:

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. 

This is an overnight position. Shift start time is 7 PM, and the schedule is a 4x10s schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

·         Selects various grocery, perishable, frozen or repack products from warehouse stock

·         Reports adjustments to inventory counts, spoilage or damage to stock, location changes, and out of stocks

·         Transports product throughout warehouse via electric pallet jack

·         Responsibilities include maintaining order selection performance standards of speed and accuracy with minimum damage and maximum safety

·         Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location

·         Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

·         Ability to safely lift up to 75 pounds continuously as well as pick with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

·         Ability and willingness to work in a range of temperatures from -10 to 90+

·         Available and willing to work holidays and weekends

·         Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a drug screen

Experience:

·         Preferred: have experience in a large warehouse/distribution company within the last 3 years

·         Preferred: have experience with an Electric Pallet Jack or Reach Lifts

·         Understanding of WMS preferred but not required

Knowledge:

·         Must have strong knowledge of all warehouse procedures and functions

·         Understanding of Safety guidelines

Skills/ Abilities:

·         Ability to select at established minimum rate for department

·         Astute, close attention to detail

·         Understand and properly follow all selecting procedures and verbal instructions in your respective area: grocery, repack, cooler/freezer.

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

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

Work Environment:

Onsite Role:

·         This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office

Physical Environment/Demands:

·         Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently

·         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 repetitious arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures. 

·         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 the ability to adjust focus

Benefits:  Competitive 401k, Competitive PTO plan, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, LTI, mentorship program/developmental opportunities

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.