Montgomery, NY
28 days ago
Warehouse Forklift Operator- Montgomery, NY
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We connect farms to families. And now, you can be a part of that. As a warehouse associate, you matter. You aren’t just moving product and material within various warehouse environments of fluctuating temperatures, you are doing the work that nourishes millions. We are excited about what we do and we want people who can get excited with us.

Competitive pay & benefits. Growth and professional development opportunities. We're committed to listening and responding to feedback. Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more. Full-time employment opportunity.

POSITION PURPOSE:  

Responsible for moving product.  A forklift operator at United Natural Foods is required to have a strong understanding of his lift, the loads he/she is carrying, productivity measures and safety procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:  

Reports to the shipping office at the beginning of each shift for the daily assignment, vehicle inspection sheet and replenishment discrepancies sheet. Inspects assigned lift and completes vehicle inspection sheet. Replenishes pick slots using the view request screen. If no requests exist, uses the manual replenish screen to fill empty or almost empty slots. Performs knockdowns for selectors when needed. Maintains correct counts and logs any discrepancies in inventory. Verifies that the correct product is being put in the appropriate pick location. Cuts and removes shrink wrap from all knockdowns. Removes all empty pallets from pick locations and aisles. Separates the good, bad, and blue pallets and neatly stages in pallet staging area. Operates the lift in a safe and efficient manner. Parks and recharges lift in its appropriate spot at the end of the shift. Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

Operating a forklift 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.

 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Previous Stand Up, Reach Truck, Hi-Lo, Cherry Picker or OP experience required. Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems.

 EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required. System implementation experience is preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions and to deal with ordinary, standardized situations. Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding; subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two digit numbers; the four basic arithmetic operations with money; and operations with units such as inch, foot, yard; ounce, and pound. Able to read and communicate in English.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.

Company: United Natural Foods Inc. Apply

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), Click HERE 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.

Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.

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.

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