Night Forklift Operator — Great Benefits & Growth

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Incentive pay

Full benefits

Paid time off

6 paid holidays

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discount on wholesale purchases

Access to associate Co-Op store

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator in Gilroy, CA to move product efficiently and safely. You will understand lift capacity, pallet handling, and productivity metrics while following safety procedures.

The role requires experience with sit-down/stand-up forklifts and RF systems, with flexibility for the schedule and a strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of safety guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of applicable warehouse functions and RF systems.
• Warehouse/Operations experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the receiving office at the start of each shift for daily assignments and discrepancies sheets.
• Inspects lift and completes vehicle inspection sheet.
• Replenishes pick slots using the view request screen or manual replenish screen when needed.
• Maintains accurate counts and logs inventory discrepancies.
• Removes shrink wrap from knockdowns and maintains pallet staging areas.
• Parks and recharges lift in its designated spot at shift end.

Skills

Safety awareness

Warehouse operations

Team collaboration

Tools

RF systems

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

Job description

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator in Gilroy, CA to move product efficiently and safely. You will understand lift capacity, pallet handling, and productivity metrics while following safety procedures.

The role requires experience with sit-down/stand-up forklifts and RF systems, with flexibility for the schedule and a strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.