What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loader position at UNFI?
PURPOSE:
Responsible for loading trucks with product safely and efficiently. Ensures correct product and quantity are loaded on the accurate trailer. Operates power equipment safely.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
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.
Responsible for loading trucks with product safely and efficiently. Ensures correct product and quantity are loaded on the accurate trailer. Operates power equipment safely.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
- Inspects assigned jack for safety issues. Shift starts at 3pm - Completion / Full Time
- Turns on single and dual temp trailers refrigerator units at the proper times.
- Loads trucks in sequence based on delivery schedule and routing using at least 5 load bars per route to ensure a secure delivery.
- Distributes finished load sheets to the inside of the trailer, to the dispatcher, and to the driver.
- Selects product on heavy nights or if understaffed.
- Keeps area clean and debris out of work area during work hours.
- Operates pallet jack in safe and efficient manner.
- Reports to lead, supervisor or manager if there isn’t enough work on the loading dock.
- Removes debris and empty pallets from the dock upon completion of loading.
- Reports any discrepancies in pallet counts, missing repack or unsound pallets to the lead, supervisor or manager.
- Performs duties in accordance with HACCP and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures appropriate for location
- Reports any violation of company policy to supervisor or lead
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
- Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required
- Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required
- Understand all unload procedures and the proper staging of all return products.
- Understanding of batching sheets, load sheets, pallet counts, cubing and depart times.
- Ability to make decisions about the proper blending of repack and grocery stops together.
- Physical requirements include twisting, turning, bending, and climbing.
- Understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
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.