Forklift Operator - Fife, WA (Finance)
About UNFI: 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. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI
Job Overview:
We are now hiring a Forklift Driver at our ACT Domicile in Fife, WA. In this role, you will be responsible for moving product using a forklift.
Job Responsibilities:
• 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
• Inspects assigned lift and completes vehicle inspection sheet and parks and recharges lift in its appropriate spot at the end of the shift
• Operates the lift in a safe and efficient manner and 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
Job Requirements:
Experience:
• Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required
Knowledge:
• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems
Skills/ Abilities:
• Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
• 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
• Able to read and communicate in English
Work Environment:
• This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office
• 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
Benefits: Competitive 401k, Competitive PTO plan, Health benefits - first of the month following 30 days of employment, LTI, mentorship program/developmental opportunities.
