Forklift Operator - Freezer

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. Join our growing Distribution team today!  What does it mean to be a part of our Reach Lift Operator team?   As a Reach Lift Operator, you will use a piece of equipment called a Reach Lift to move products within the warehouse and put-away product in the correct slot. It is designed to work in narrow aisles, allowing operators to reach high shelves while maintaining stability. These lifts are ideal for storing and retrieving goods from elevated storage spaces, offering enhanced maneuverability compared to traditional forklifts.  You will play a pivotal role in ensuring products are readily available for various teams within the warehouse.    Schedule:   Overnight Shifts Available  Monday – Friday   Start time 11:00pm or 12:00am, 8-hour shifts   Overtime Available during times of high volume, work until job completion   Why work at UNFI?  Full-time  $21.00/hour starting pay  Weekend Shift Differential - $2.00/hr  Overnight Shift Differential $1.25/hr   Freezer Premium $2.00/hr   Set scheduled for pay increases- $1.00/hour increase after 1 year, $1.50 increase after 2 years  Weekly paychecks, earlier pay, easier saving. One@Work is the money app that makes it happen. A fully sponsored benefit for all UNFI associates.  Advancement & Growth opportunities a culture that promotes from within  Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for living a healthy lifestyle!  Job Requirements:    Reports to the Inbound office at the beginning of each shift for the daily assignment, vehicle inspection sheet and replenishment discrepancies 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  Keeps area clean and debris out of work area  Operates the lift in a safe and efficient manner  Parks and recharges lift in its appropriate spot at the end of the shift  Immediately informs a lead, supervisor, or manager of any potential safety violations or violation of company policy  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  Attendance policy is adhered to  JOB REQUIREMENTS:  Must be 18 years of age or older  Understanding of safety guidelines  Strong knowledge of applicable backup functions and RF systems  Previous forklift experience  Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available  Physical Environment/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 below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation  Ability to do 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 required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus