Lift Operator

UNFI; Howell Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Weekly paychecks

Paid Leave Time

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

UNFI in Howell, NJ is seeking an Overnight Lift Operator to move products within our warehouse using a Stand Up/Reach Truck. You will load, replenish slots, inspect lifts, and ensure correct inventory movements.

This onsite role starts at 9 PM with competitive pay and benefits, including 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs. You will work in a safety-conscious environment under HACCP/SQF guidelines.

Qualifications

• Understanding of safety guidelines and safe lift operation.
• Experience with Bakco functions and RF systems.
• Stand Up, Reach Truck experience.

Responsibilities

• Reports to shipping for daily assignment and inspection sheets.
• Inspects lift and completes vehicle inspection sheet.
• Replenishes pick slots; uses manual replenish if no requests.
• Performs knockdowns and removes shrink wrap as needed.
• Maintains inventory counts and logs discrepancies.
• Verifies correct products in each pick location.

Skills

Stand Up forklift experience

RF systems knowledge

Safety procedures

Basic math skills

Tools

Bakco functions

RF scanners

Job description

As a Overnight 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

• Competitive pay & benefits.
• Weekly paychecks, earlier pay, easier saving.
• Paid Leave Time earned
• Start time – 9PM
• 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

Required Knowledge

• Understanding of Safety guidelines and operates the lift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems.
• Must have Stand Up, Reach Truck experience.

Experience Required

• Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required
• System implementation experience is preferred.
• 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.

Work Environment

Onsite Role: This position requires the associate to perform all duties at our Howell UNFI location.

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.

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 Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and California Fair Chance Act.