Where is the Arthur T of UNFI? Who in Executive Mngmt cares for the Employees? - Supermarket UNFI Employee Review

1.0
Mar 26, 2015
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Pros

Discounts on natural and organic food but you need to buy a case of most items. Encouraged to volunteer in the community and to give blood at the blood drive. Workers are dedicated and hard working. Some managers are really wonderful. Nice HR staff.

Cons

Cog in the machine. Huge machine. Horrible Penalty points in place. Good employees miss out on parent/teacher conferences -- basic doctor appts -- can't leave work early for children's school events -- employees feel they have to get to work through huge snow storms --- leaving work early is a whole point penalty. If you are late you will get a 1/2 point. You get two points for being sick on a Monday. You are 'awarded' a point for being sick on T, W, Th or Friday. They have employees coming to work sick or even with the flu so as not to get too many points. Good employees are fired b/c of their 'points'. NOT family friendly as you are made to feel you can't be out for your illness or your child's illness. I know many good people driving to work too fast so as not to get points. Moral is poor. Positions are often limited to a very set boundaries. Not intellectually challenged. Some manager are good but many managers are not qualified and are micro-managing.

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5.0
Jan 22, 2026
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Pros

Hard work is acknowledged and rewarded Supportive leadership Opportunities to learn and develop Fast‑paced environment that builds strong skills

Cons

Can be demanding at times (but worth it if you like being challenged)

3.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

You get to provide quality products to independent retailers

Cons

They will eliminate positions and leave unqualified persons employed

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