Overnight Warehouse Forklift Operator

Overnight Warehouse Forklift Operator - $21.20/hr

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 associates supply thousands of consumers with better-for-you food that nourishes families nationwide. Retailers we support range from small family‑owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between.

Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing team today.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Vacation
• Growth and professional development opportunities.
• Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more.
• Full‑time employment opportunity.

• Operate a forklift in order to safely and efficiently unload perishable/grocery product within the perishable/grocery warehouse by performing the following duties.

• Operate a forklift in a safe and orderly manner.
• Move, stack, and store a variety of product/material in the warehouse.
• Load and unload pallets.
• Maintain a 30 scan transaction per hour; 15 moves per hour or higher average.
• Clean, cut plastic, and maintain a uniform pallet position in section.
• Sort pallets during shift.
• Maintain a customer‑focused mentality towards selectors during shift.
• Maintain a stack of brown wood for the purpose of selection on the dock.
• Report all safety hazards to management.

• Demonstrated stand‑up forklift experience is needed.
• Previous experience in a warehouse/distribution center.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds safely.
• Ability to utilize a warehouse management system.

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.

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.

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), pay‑time‑off details for Washington‑specific paid time off.

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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Food and Beverage Services

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