Forklift Operator - Edison, NJ

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits after 30 days

PTO and paid leave

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is seeking a Lift Operator to move products within our warehouse using specialized lifting equipment in narrow aisles. You will ensure product availability for various teams and maintain safety, inventory accuracy, and efficient replenishment.

The role emphasizes following HACCP/SQF guidelines, logging activity, and operating shifts from Monday to Friday with benefits and growth opportunities at UNFI. Heavily centered on safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Safety guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the shipping office at the beginning of each shift for daily assignment.
• Inspects assigned lift and completes vehicle inspection sheet.
• Replenishes pick slots using the view request screen or manual replenish screen.
• Performs knockdowns and removes shrink wrap from knockdowns.
• Maintains correct counts and logs inventory discrepancies.
• Verifies correct product placement in pick locations.
• Removes empty pallets and stages them properly.
• Parks and charges lift at end of shift.
• Follow HACCP/SQF policies as appropriate.

Skills

Reading English

Basic math

Safety awareness

Warehouse procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF systems

Bakco functions

Job description

What does it mean to be a part of our Lift Operator team?

As a Lift Operator, you will use a piece of equipment called a Lift to move products within the warehouse. It is designed to work in narrow aisles, allowing operators to reach high shelves while maintaining stability. These lifts are ideal for storing and retrieving goods from elevated storage spaces, offering enhanced maneuverability compared to traditional forklifts. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring products are readily available for various teams within the warehouse.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Starting pay of $21.70/hr with pay increases
• Schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Weekly paychecks, earlier pay, easier saving. One@Work is the money app that makes it happen.A fully sponsored benefit for all UNFI associates.
• Paid Leave Time earned
• Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
• Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for living a healthy lifestyle!

POSITION 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.

ESSENTIAL 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; cuts and removes shrink wrap from all knockdowns.
• Maintains correct counts and logs any discrepancies in inventory.
• Verifies that the correct product is being put in the appropriate pick location.
• Removes all empty pallets from pick locations and aisles. Separates the good, bad, and blue pallets and neatly stages in pallet staging area.
• Parks and recharges lift in its appropriate spot at the end of the shift.
• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

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.
• Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding; subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two digits numbers; the four basic arithmetic operations with money; and operations with units such as inch, foot, yard; ounce, and pound.
• Able to read and communication English.

Onsite Role:

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

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 58 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food| Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits:

Competitive 401k, PTO plan, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role.

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.

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.