Loader at United Natural Foods Inc in Sarasota, Florida

Job Description:

• +$2.00 Weekend differential
• Starting payrate of $19.25/hr with a pay increase at 6 months and 1 year!

• Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
• Paid Leave Time earned
• Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, on-site gyms and a wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for living a healthy lifestyle!

Responsible for loading trucks with product safely and efficiently. Ensures correct product and quantity are loaded on the accurate trailer. Operates power equipment safely.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Inspects assigned jack for safety issues.

• Turns on single and dual temp trailers refrigerator units at the proper times.

• Loads trucks in sequence based on delivery schedule and routing using at least 5 load bars per route to ensure a secure delivery.

• Distributes finished load sheets to the inside of the trailer, to the dispatcher, and to the driver.

• Selects product on heavy nights or if understaffed.

• Keeps area clean and debris out of work area during work hours.

• Operates pallet jack in safe and efficient manner.

• Reports to lead, supervisor or manager if there isn't enough work on the loading dock.

• Removes debris and empty pallets from the dock upon completion of loading.

• Reports any discrepancies in pallet counts, missing repack or unsound pallets to the lead, supervisor or manager.

• Performs duties in accordance with HACCP and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures appropriate for location

• Reports any violation of company policy to supervisor or lead

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

§ Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

§ Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

§ Understand all unload procedures and the proper staging of all return products.

§ Understanding of batching sheets, load sheets, pallet counts, cubing and depart times.

§ Ability to make decisions about the proper blending of repack and grocery stops together.

§ Physical requirements include twisting, turning, bending, and climbing.

§ Understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.

For over 50 years, UNFI has been making bold moves to impact the food industry. We'll always be building better and pursuing what's next from a people, product and process standpoint to transform the future of food for all. We do this by doing the right thing, courageously embracing what's next, delivering better together and believing in better for all. Do you have what it takes to be bold and be curious? Join our team!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

SCHEDULE:
Mon, Tue, Fri Sat (11am Start) Sun (1pm-11:30pm), Mon-Wed (6pm-4:30am)