What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at UNFI?
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
Job Overview:
We are now hiring a Forklift Driver at our ACT Domicile in Fife, WA. In this role, you will be responsible for moving product using a forklift.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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
- Inspects assigned lift and completes vehicle inspection sheet and parks and recharges lift in its appropriate spot at the end of the shift
- Operates the lift in a safe and efficient manner and 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
Job Requirements:
Experience:
- Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required
Knowledge:
- Understanding of Safety guidelines
- Strong 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
- Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions and to deal with ordinary, standardized situations
- Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding; subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two digit numbers; 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
Work Environment:
- This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office
- 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.
