Cherry Picker Operator

Overview

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!

In these essential roles, you will work directly with the inventory department, Supervisors and leads to verify quantities of product received and loaded onto trucks at the distribution centers. These roles have strong understanding of products that we carry, all receiving/loading procedures and back stock. This team ensures that products are in the proper staging locations so we can efficiently receive and load trucks with product accurately while maintaining a clean and safe work area.

The Cherry Picker position is responsible for moving product in small item repack area at elevated heights.

• $22.75/HR
• $2.00 for Weekend
• $2.00 for Freezer
• $1.25 for 2nd shift

• Multiple schedules available

• Weekly paychecks
• PTO after 90 days of employment
• Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
• Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, and access to shop at our associate Co-Op store

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Balancing:
  May involve walking, standing and/or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces.
• Stooping:
  Bending downward and forward at the waist. Requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles.
• Standing:
  For extended time periods.
• Working conditions:
  
  Worker subject to changing inside temperature (such as freezers or cold rooms).
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

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 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), please see the 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…