Reachlift Operator

Job Ref: 161842 Location: Ridgefield, WA 98642 Category: Logistics and Warehouse Job Type: Full-time Job Status: Non-exempt Pay Basis Hourly Pay Rate $22.25

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for moving product. A forklift operator at United Natural Foods is required to have a strong understanding of their lift, the loads they are carrying, productivity measures and safety procedures.

Schedule: 5:30pm or 8pm Start Times; (Subject to change based on business needs)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Reports to the shipping office at the beginning of each shift for the daily assignment, vehicle inspection sheet and replenishment discrepancies sheet.

• 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.

• 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.

• Cuts and removes shrink wrap from all knockdowns.

• Removes all empty pallets from pick locations and aisles. Separates the good, bad, and blue pallets and neatly stages in pallet staging area.

• Keeps area clean and debris out of work area.

• 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

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School Diploma/GED

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of Safety guidelines

• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Warehouse/Operations required.

• Forklift experience at least 1 year

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.

• 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.

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.

Company: United Natural Foods West Inc