Inbound Lift Operator

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Prescott (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. is seeking a Reach Lift Operator to move products within our warehouse using a Reach Lift designed for narrow aisles and high shelves. This role emphasizes safety and accuracy to keep goods available for downstream teams.

You will inspect equipment, replenish pick slots, and ensure correct product placement while adhering to HACCP and SQF guidelines. Strong English reading is required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Safety guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of Bakco functions and RF systems.
• Warehouse/Operations experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Move products within the warehouse using the Reach Lift.
• Inspect lift and complete inspection documentation.
• Replenish pick slots and verify correct product location at picks.

Skills

Safety guidelines

RF systems knowledge

Warehouse operations understanding

Basic math

English literacy

Tools

Bakco functions

RF systems

Job description

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

As a Reach Lift Operator, you will use a piece of equipment called a Reach 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.

Job Overview:
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 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.

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.