Warehouse Order Selector

UNFI; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Growth and development opportunities

Recognition and company events

Weekly Pay

Job summary

UNFI is seeking a detail‑oriented Order Selector in our Sarasota, FL distribution center. You will pull customer orders, build pallets, and move products with pallet jacks while using RF devices to ensure accuracy and safety in a fast‑paced warehouse.

Teamwork, safety adherence, and attention to detail are essential. Prior warehouse experience is helpful but not required, and weekly pay is offered as part of competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Safety guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of Bakco functions and RF systems.
• Warehouse/Operations experience preferred but not required.
• Understanding of WMS preferred but not required.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Responsibilities

• Pull customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Operate pallet jack/push cart safely and professionally.
• Label, palletize and place items in correct locations.
• Inspect equipment for safety and report issues.
• Keep area clean and follow HACCP/SQF policies.
• Build stable, well cubed pallets and park pallet jack at shift end.

Skills

Safety guidelines

Bakco functions

RF systems

Attention to detail

Selecting procedures

Global warehouse procedures

Tools

WMS

RF devices

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.

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

What does it mean to be part of the Order Selection team?

In this fast-paced role, you are the boots on the ground and responsible for accurately and efficiently pulling customer orders within the warehouse. This role requires strategic thinking and attention to detail while palletizing orders and ensuring they are placed in the correct assigned locations. You will operate motorized equipment including Electric Pallet Jacks while ensuring that you safely and accurately move product within the warehouse. Here at UNFI we do our best work by embracing the power of team, never giving up and knowing that we make a difference.

Position Purpose

Responsible for having a strong understanding of the equipment he/she uses, pick locations, pallet building, productivity measures and safety procedures.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• Inspects assigned jack for safety issues
• Enters the proper information into the productivity measure
• Identifies the correct pick location and pick sequence in accordance to the order
• Picks the correct item and quantity, checking UPC’s or item descriptions.
• Places pick labels on the side of the cases.
• Correctly identifies Master Case locations.
• Identifies and immediately reports miss-located products.
• Shrink wraps and labels with correct truck, stop and other required information.
• Stages pallets in appropriate bay.
• Listens for first and last call and obtains all out of stocks in a timely manner.
• Keeps area clean and debris out of work area.
• Immediately informs a foreman, supervisor or manager of any potential safety threats.
• Obtains aisle-cleaning assignment.
• Operates pallet jack/push cart in a safe and efficient manner.
• Reports to supervisor or lead any violation of company policy.
• Builds a stable and well cubed pallet.
• Parks and recharges pallet jack in its appropriate spot at the end of your shift.
• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location
• Other duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements

• Selector functions are completed in accordance with Company standards and procedures including quality standards and safety regulations.
• Effective communication and coordination exist with Company personnel and with management. Assistance and support are provided as needed.
• Deadlines are met.

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems.

Experience Required

• Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required
• Understanding of WMS preferred but not required
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to select at established minimum rate for department
• Astute, close attention to detail
• 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 processed

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.