Lift Operator - Grocery Supplies at UNFI

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. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Wholefoods 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 Distribution team today.

• Varied Days - 6AM & 5PM Start
• Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Vacation after 30 days.
• Growth and professional development opportunities. Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more.
• Full-time employment opportunity
  
  

Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, 25% discounts on wholesale purchases, and access to shop at our associate Co-Op store

Work Location: Industrial & Airport way near Arch Rd.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure proper maintenance of all material moving equipment including sit down fork, stand up fork, cherry picker, pallet jacks and sanitation equipment.
• Diagnose problems related to motors, drive brakes, and electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems.
• Tear down, repair and reassemble equipment.
• Inspect, remove, and replace defective components and/or parts.
• Perform proper maintenance programs on equipment.
• Identify and correct minor problems before they develop into a breakdown.
• Use of appropriate power and hand tools
• Keep accurate records of preventative maintenance and all other work performed.
• Keep accurate records of parts used for inventory control and order with approvals, as required.
• Communicate with supervisor/manager daily regarding changes or problems with equipment.
• Clean work area/warehouse and equipment.
• Other duties as required by management.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Understanding of Safety guidelines.
• Warehouse/Operations preferred.
• Ability to select at a rate established by the department.
• Must provide own hand tools (complete journeymen toolbox)
• Three to five years of trade school or equivalent material handling equipment maintenance experience
• Must have electrical knowledge of AC/DC controls, PMC controls, EV1, and EV100
• Must have knowledge of hydraulics.
• Must have knowledge of welding and power tools.
• Must be flexible to perform general building maintenance as required by management
  
  

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.

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.

Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.

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.