Warehouse Coordinator

UNFI; Richburg (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible PTO

Health benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

UNFI is North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering a wide range of fresh, branded, and private-label products to community grocers and retail chains. The Warehouse Coordinator role supports receiving, storage, and distribution while ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with company policies.

Join a team focused on superior service and efficiency, with opportunities for growth within 50 distribution centers and corporate offices across the region.

Qualifications

• Excel proficiency required.
• Experience with 10-key data entry.
• Prior clerical experience in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize workload to meet department and company needs.
• Follow instructions promptly and take initiative when appropriate.
• Respond quickly to emails and calls with courtesy and accuracy.
• Regularly update supervisor on ongoing operations within area of responsibility.
• Perform logistics-related tasks accurately and on time as directed.
• Assist other departments during peak workload or staff shortages.
• Adhere to safe work procedures and policies.
• Communicate professionally in all business interactions.

Skills

Excel

10-key skills

Warehouse clerical experience

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. Our retailers 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 Distribution team today.

What does it mean to be a part of the Warehouse Coordinator team?

A Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the warehouse by ensuring that inventory is properly received, stored, and distributed. This role involves coordinating various warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, and stock management, to ensure smooth and efficient operations. This role works closely with warehouse staff and management to ensure that operational goals are met while maintaining accuracy, safety, and compliance with company policies. Our supply chain at UNFI is focused on providing superior service, quality and efficiency, improving every day to meet our customers’ unique needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans and prioritizes workload to ensure that department needs are met as well as the overall organizational needs of the company
• Follows instructions promptly and efficiently, taking initiative when appropriate
• Responds promptly to e-mails and telephone calls, demonstrating consideration and courtesy
• Communicates frequently with supervisor to alert the status of on-going operations pertaining to the incumbent's area of responsibility
• Performs various Logistic Department related functions and assignments in an accurate and timely manner, as required by the circumstances and/or by the supervisor
• Assists other department personnel in the performance of work activities when peak workload required during absences of facility personnel
• Adheres to safe work procedures
• Communicates in a professional, businesslike manner

Job Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office – specifically Excel
• 10 key skills
• Prior warehouse clerical experience
• Frequent walking, standing and lifting up to 35 pounds
• Knowledge of warehousing functions
• Understanding of warehouse equipment operations and safety issues
• Detail oriented and excellent Customer Service Skills
• Ability to work in fast paced, warehouse environment
• Excellent human relations skills required
• Planning and organizational skills required
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

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, Flexible PTO or Competitive PTO plan, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, LTI, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role.

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