Overnight Warehouse Sanitation

United Natural Foods, Inc.; York, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401k

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

UNFI, the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada, is seeking a Warehouse Sanitation Associate. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness, safety, and hygiene standards across the warehouse, using equipment like floor scrubbers and vacuums.

Responsibilities include responding to spills, sweeping, discarding leaks, and supporting maintenance projects.

Qualifications

• Understanding of safety guidelines.
• Warehouse/Operations experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and to work in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Respond to spill and damage calls throughout facility.
• Sweep and vacuum dock plates and sanitation barriers.
• Keep all areas free of debris such as wood fragments, pallets, wrap, labels, and paper.
• Discard leaking product and log the incident.
• Assist in special maintenance projects.

Skills

Safety guidelines understanding

Job description

Job Overview:

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. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Wholefoods Marketsand 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 Distribution team today.

What does it mean to be part of the Sanitation Team?

The Warehouse Sanitation team is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the warehouse environment. This role involves routine cleaning of warehouse floors, shelves, restrooms, equipment, and other designated areas to ensure a safe, organized, and sanitary workspace. Workers in this team must follow health and safety protocols, manage cleaning supplies, and use equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums, and pressure washers. Attention to detail, the ability to follow cleaning schedules, and adherence to safety regulations are critical in this role to prevent accidents, contamination, and promote overall operational efficiency. Our team at UNFI puts safety and integrity at the forefront of everything we do to fuel the future of food.

Schedule:Sunday- Thursday 11:00PM- 7:30AM

Pay: 19.25/hr + $1.25 Shift Differential

Job Responsibilities:

• Respond to spill and damage calls In the throughout facility
• Sweep and vacuum dock plates and sanitation barriers.
• Keep all areas free of debris such as wood fragments, pallet wrap, labels, and paper
• Discard leaking product and record on log
• Assist in special maintenance projects.

Job Requirements:

• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required.
• Ability to select at an established minimum rate for department.
• Understand and properly follow all selecting procedures and verbal instructions in your respective area: grocery, repack, cooler/freezer.
• Possess an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment:

Onsite Role:

• This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office.

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.

About UNFI:

We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits:

• Competitive 401k, Competitive PTO plan , Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment

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 (additional):

• 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.

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.