Cross Dock Unloader

UNFI; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time employment

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO

Overnight premium $1.25/hour

Job summary

UNFI, a leading North American grocery wholesaler, is hiring for unloading team roles at our distribution center. You will unload, stage, and load products, verify shipment details, and keep the work area clean and safe while following HACCP/SQF guidelines.

Starting pay is $22.95 per hour for full-time shifts with overnight premium options. Benefits include 401K, medical/dental/vision, PTO, and weekly pay. Various start times are available, with early, midday, and overnight options.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/loading operations.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Familiar with HACCP/SQF policies and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks in sequence based on delivery schedule.
• Distribute load sheets to relevant parties.
• Select products when needed and keep area clean and safe.
• Operate pallet jack safely and inspect equipment for issues.
• Report discrepancies in pallet counts or damaged pallets.

Skills

Load handling

Safety awareness

Job description

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 Whole Foods 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.

What does it mean to be part of the unloading Team?

In these essential roles, you will work directly with the inventory department, Supervisors and leads to verify quantities of product received and loaded onto trucks at the distribution centers. These roles have a strong understanding of products that we carry, all receiving/loading procedures and back stock. This team ensures that products are in the proper staging locations so we can efficiently receive and load trucks with products accurately while maintaining a clean and safe work area. The unloader position is responsible for unloading products into truck trailers by operating electric pallet jacks. Other responsibilities will include hand stacking products, labeling pallets, wrapping pallets and securing the load within the trailer.

Why work for UNFI?

• $22.95/hour starting pay
• Full-time
• Set pay increases at years 1, 2, 3, & 4
• Weekly pay
• Benefits: 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, PTO, and more!
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, available start times of 6:00am, 12:00pm, & 9:00pm (Overnight premium of $1.25/hour - 9:00pm start only)

Job Responsibilities

• Unload 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 and operates pallet jack in safe and efficient manner.
• Inspects assigned jack for safety issues and turns on single and dual temp trailers refrigerator units at the proper times.
• Reports any discrepancies in pallet counts, missing repack or unsound pallets to the lead, supervisor or manager and reports any violation of company policy to supervisor or lead
• 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

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

Experience

• Previous Warehouse/Selecting experience preferred

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.

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

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

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), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-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.