Warehouse Selector

UNFI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery wholesaler in New York is seeking a Warehouse Selector. This entry-level full-time position involves operating pallet jacks and selecting food and beverage cases. Ideal candidates should have warehouse experience and the ability to work in varying temperatures. The starting pay rate is $22.25/hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work in various temperatures.
• Adheres to attendance policy and commits to work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate a double pallet jack throughout the warehouse.
• Identify pick locations and accurately select food/beverage cases.
• Maintain order selection performance standards.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Good judgment

Job description

Overview

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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 team supplies thousands of consumers with better-for-you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between.

The starting pay rate is $22.25/hr.

Responsibilities

• Operates a double pallet jack throughout the warehouse.


• Identify pick locations and accurately select a variety of food/beverage cases and stack them onto pallets.


• Maintains order selection performance standards of speed and accuracy with minimum damage.


• Safely handle and prepare items for shipment, shrink wrapping, and labeling orders.


• Report any safety issues to supervisors immediately and help maintain a clean work area.


• Inspect and ensure all equipment is safe to use.

Requirements

• Warehouse experience required.


• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• Adheres to attendance policy and commits to work schedule.


• Ability to work in various temperatures.


• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Schedule

• Schedule: 9:00 AM start time.


• Weekend is a must (Saturday or Sunday).

Work Environment

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

Physical 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 Fahrenheit (perishable operation) to 35 degrees Fahrenheit, and 37 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in grocery operation.


• Ability to perform 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 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services