Loader at United Natural Foods Inc in Richburg, South Carolina

Job Description:

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shift start time is 2pm
  • Inspects assigned pallet 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.
  • Distributesfinished 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 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 discrepanciesin pallet counts, missing repack or unsound pallets to the supervisor or manager.
  • Performs all duties in a highly ethical manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Perform dutiesin accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points(HACCP) and SafeQuality Food (SQF) policies and
  procedures, as appropriate for location.
  • Performs other duties and projects assigned by management.

Experience:
• 1-3+ years' previous experience in a warehouse setting preferred
Knowledge:
• Familiarity with grocery/produce (quality expectation, varieties, case packs) preferred
• Familiarity with and comfortable working in a refrigerated and freezer warehouse
• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Knowledge of voice picking and Radio Frequency (RF)systems
Skills/Abilities:
• Understand all unload procedures and the proper staging of all returned 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.
• Understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes

• Able to stand and work on feet for extended periods of time while operating a pallet jack/forklift safely in all areas of the
warehouse including dry grocery, refrigerated and frozen areas.
• Ability read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Good organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency with ability to work well under pressure
• Able to work effectively in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Able to be flexible regarding tasks and work a flexible schedule as needed
• Ability to complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner
• Must be able to operate warehouse equipment, such as forklift and pallet jack efficiently and safely.
• High regard for safety.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, 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
ability to adjust focus.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job.
All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.