Lift Operator

Stand Up Reach Forklift Lift Operator - Call 845-926-7653 for more information.

DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT for your career!

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/her 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:

• Must have Stand Up, Reach Truck experience.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems.
  
  

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

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.
  
  

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.