Overnight Warehouse Forklift Operator - $21.20/hr

United Natural Foods Inc; Mechanicsville (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated warehouse associates to join their team. This role involves operating a forklift to efficiently unload and manage perishable and grocery products in a busy warehouse environment. You will be part of a dynamic team that supports a wide range of retailers, from small family-owned stores to larger markets. With a focus on safety and efficiency, your contributions will help ensure that thousands of consumers receive high-quality food products. This full-time opportunity offers competitive benefits and professional development, making it an excellent choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401K

Vacation

Growth Opportunities

Company Events

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrated stand-up forklift experience is needed.
• Previous experience in warehouse/distribution center.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift in a safe and orderly manner.
• Move, stack, and store a variety of product/material in the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Management System

Heavy Lifting

Job description

Join our team and immediately 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. Retailers we support range from small family owned stores to Wholefoods 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 team today.

• Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Vacation
• Growth and professional development opportunities.
• Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more.
• Full-time employment opportunity.

Job Overview:

• Operate a forklift in order to safely and efficiently unload perishable/grocery product within the perishable/grocery warehouse by performing the following duties.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Operate a forklift in a safe and orderly manner.
• Move, stack, and store a variety of product/material in the warehouse.
• Load and unload pallets.
• Maintain a 30 scan transaction per hour; 15 moves per hour or higher average.
• Clean, cut plastic, and maintain a uniform pallet position in section.
• Sort pallets during shift.
• Maintain a customer focused mentality to selectors during shift.
• Maintain a stack of brown wood for the purpose of selection on the dock.
• Report all safety hazards to management.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated stand-up forklift experience is needed.
• Previous experience in warehouse/distribution center.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds safely.
• Ability to utilize a warehouse management system.

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.