General Warehouse Associate

United Natural Foods Inc; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading distributor of natural and organic products as a Warehouse Associate. In this role, you will ensure accurate order pulling and operate motorized equipment. Enjoy a competitive starting pay rate and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive 401k

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Warehouse/Receiving experience needed.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Pull customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Operate pallet jack safely and efficiently.
• Inform supervisor of any safety threats.

Skills

Good judgment

Tools

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

Join our team and 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 Decant Team?

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.

Starting pay rate of $20.25/hr

Schedule: Friday - Monday, 8:00 AM start

Job Responsibilities:

1. Ensure proper products and counts are being received.
2. Stage pallets in appropriate bays throughout the warehouse.
3. Shrink wrap and label with correct truck, stop, and other required information.
4. Immediately inform a foreman, supervisor, or manager of any potential safety threats.
5. Operate pallet jack/pushcart in a safe and efficient manner.
6. Build a stable and well-cubed pallet.
7. Park and recharge pallet jack in its appropriate spot at the end of your shift.

Job Requirements:

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

Experience:

• Warehouse/Receiving experience needed.
• Prior experience with electric pallet jacks.
• Ability to select at an established minimum rate for the department.
• Understand and properly follow all selecting procedures and verbal instructions in your respective area: grocery, re-pack, cooler/freezer.
• Possess an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.

Work Environment:

• 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 Operations and 37 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operations.
• 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

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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.