UNFI Canada is hiring: Warehouse Overnight Forklift in Chesterfield

Overview

Join to apply for the Warehouse Overnight Forklift role at UNFI Canada.

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. Join our growing Distribution team today!

Responsibilities

• Report to the shipping office at the beginning of each shift for the daily assignment, vehicle inspection sheet, and replenishment discrepancies sheet.
• Replenish pick slots using the view request screen; if no requests exist, use the manual replenish screen to fill empty or almost empty slots.
• Perform knockdowns for selectors when needed.
• Maintain correct counts and log any discrepancies in inventory.
• Verify that the correct product is being placed in the appropriate pick location.
• Cut and remove shrink wrap from all knockdowns.
• Remove all empty pallets from pick locations and aisles; separate good, bad, and blue pallets and stage in pallet staging area.
• Keep area clean and free of debris; operate the lift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Park and recharge the lift in its designated spot at the end of the shift.
• Inform a lead, supervisor, or manager of any potential safety violations or policy violations.
• Perform duties in accordance with HACCP and SQF policies and procedures as appropriate for location.

Qualifications

• Understanding of safety guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of applicable backup functions and RF systems.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Good judgment is required for times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Schedule & Compensation

• 5-day work week, overnight shift from 2:00 am to 10:00 am (Tuesday–Saturday).
• Hourly rate: $22.25/hr.
• Premium/Shift Differentials: +$1.25/hr for evenings; +$2.00/hr for weekends.

Additional Benefits

• Weekly paychecks.
• Incentive pay – earn more for exceeding productivity goals.
• PTO after 90 days of employment.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment.
• 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, and access to associate Co-Op store.