UNFI is North America's premier food wholesaler delivering the widest variety of products to customer locations throughout North America including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, ecommerce retailers, and food service customers. Warehouse Associates are vital to our organization; they work diligently carefully hand selecting customer orders that feed and nourish millions. We are excited about the work we do and are looking for others who share the same drive and passion.

Why work at UNFI of Fort Wayne?

• Bi-Weekly paychecks with direct deposit option
• Quarterly Bonus opportunity and Merit Bonus Potential
• PTO accruals
• 2nd shift
• Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
• Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, FSA and/or HSA accounts and 25% discounts on wholesale purchases

Purpose

This role is responsible for supervising up to 15 warehouse associates for a specific shift/area to ensure functions are performed within company and distribution center guidelines. The standard schedule for this role includes Sunday-Thursday shift approximately 6:00 am -2:30pm or until work completion.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Schedules and supervises shipping/receiving associates (crew set up and job assignments)
• Monitoring and enforcing work rules and policies (Creating and Issuing Discipline)
• Controls production standards, accuracy of shipments and receiving, using proper accuracy programs and systems. (DLX reviews, workload vs labor)
• Conduct order selection trail audits and finished pallet breakdown audits.
• Maintains daily production and accuracy records (thru put eval by area)
• Understands and enforces food safety guidelines.
• Processes store returns and return to vendors using proper Company policies (Recoup)
• Coordinates with Inventory Control associates regarding slotting, product rotation and space allocation (optimizing slots and space)
• Conducts daily crew meeting to discuss safety, productivity and accuracy (ACE meetings and Stretching)
• Communicates with Transportation on the flow and receipt of backhauls.
• Supervises scheduling of inbound load appointments.
• Responsible to sign for, sort and distribute inbound, overnight carrier and mail service deliveries (Dock Management vs Inbound Volume)
• Walks warehouse daily, with Superintendent, to ensure that safety, security, sanitation and pest control codes, laws, and policies are maintained.
• Ensures the most economical and efficient use of equipment and personnel to accomplish assigned work.
• Develops and maintains good working relationship with all departments.
• Safety Reviews (PIT, Lifting Techniques, ect)

Scope

PEOPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assigned Order Selectors, Receiving, Shipping or any other Warehouse personnel.

Job Requirements

Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess strong general knowledge of all warehousing operations, with prior work experience to include lead person or supervisory duties, preferably with the Company.
• Possess good supervisory skills and the ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret computerized reports.
• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities. Possess the ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.
• Basic computer skills required and personal computer experience helpful, with word processing and spreadsheet applications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national o igin, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity