Lift Operator: Growth, Benefits & Full-Time Role

UNFI; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth

Recognition programs

Job summary

UNFI in Ridgefield, WA is hiring Lift Operators. The role moves products within the warehouse and requires a strong lift operation knowledge, safety focus, and adherence to inventory controls. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

You'll report for shift assignments, inspect lifts, replenish slots, and maintain accurate counts while complying with HACCP/SQF policies. Candidates should have lift experience and pass background and drug tests.

Qualifications

• Prior lift experience required.
• Experience in shipping/receiving is preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of all warehouse procedures and functions.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing, inventory procedures and policies.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and unit conversions (two-digit numbers, money, inches, feet, yards, ounces, pounds).
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds continuously and work with accuracy.
• Able to work in temperatures from -10 to 90+ degrees.
• Experience in a large warehouse/distribution company preferred.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug/physical exam.
• Good judgement when supervision is not immediately available.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the shipping office at the beginning of each shift for daily assignment and inspection sheets.
• Inspects assigned lift and completes vehicle inspection.
• Replenishes pick slots using view request screen or manual replenish screen.
• Performs knockdowns for selectors when needed.
• Maintains correct counts and logs discrepancies in inventory.
• Verifies correct product in each pick location.
• Cuts and removes shrink wrap from knockdowns.
• Removes empty pallets; sorts and stages pallets.
• Operates the lift safely and efficiently.
• Adheres to HACCP and SQF policies as appropriate.

Skills

Lift experience

Warehouse procedures

Math skills

Physical strength

Safety awareness

Job description

UNFI in Ridgefield, WA is hiring Lift Operators. The role moves products within the warehouse and requires a strong lift operation knowledge, safety focus, and adherence to inventory controls. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

You'll report for shift assignments, inspect lifts, replenish slots, and maintain accurate counts while complying with HACCP/SQF policies. Candidates should have lift experience and pass background and drug tests.