Does UNFI pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UNFI employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UNFI. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UNFI?

42% of UNFI employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UNFI 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UNFI?

Order Selector (169) , Warehouse Associate (40) , Account Manager (35) , Buyer (35) , Forklift Operator (35) , Warehouse Selector (27) , Truck Driver (26) , Order Picker (23) , Field Sales Representative (22) , Warehouse Order Selector (22) , Warehouse Supervisor (22) , Warehouse Worker (22) , Analyst (21) , Supervisor (21) , Business Analyst (19)

What are the pros of working at UNFI according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good if you’re willing to do the work of two or three people to get it." ((in 257 reviews)); "Benefits is good and some of my coworkers was cool" ((in 168 reviews)); "Most people I worked with were great and I built a lot of solid relationships over the years." ((in 145 reviews)); "Good money and people all together" ((in 47 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and helpful" ((in 43 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UNFI according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours which are a part of working in the retail trade regardless of employer." ((in 86 reviews)); "There is no work life balance" ((in 58 reviews)); "Poor leadership and follow through." ((in 49 reviews)); "Upper management did not care." ((in 47 reviews)); "Direct manager should never have been placed in a role leading a team." ((in 41 reviews))

What are employees saying about UNFI layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about UNFI layoffs and their outlook for job security at UNFI in 2026.

What are the top reviewed UNFI locations?

Eden Prairie , Providence , Minneapolis , Hopkins , Centralia , Boise , Ridgefield , Rocklin , Mechanicsville , York , Montgomery , Aurora , Tacoma , Lincoln , Greenwood , Chesterfield , Sarasota , Atlanta , Lancaster , Harrisburg , Moreno Valley , Stockton , Pompano Beach , New York , Riverside , Dayville , Auburn , Richmond , Prescott , Iowa City

UNFI reviews

3.0

42% would recommend to a friend

(2,370 total reviews)

J. Alexander (Sandy) Miller Douglas

40% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

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UNFI has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,370 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The UNFI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews

1.0

Jan 16, 2020

Buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get paid biweekly

Cons

Bad work life balance, mean management

2.0

Nov 21, 2019

The Overall View of UNFI

Warehouse selector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

*Salary *Unlimited overtime (depending on department) *Health benefits *Free Water *Complementary snacks on a weekly basis *Complementary work accessories (t-shirts, hoodies, hats, pins, etc.)

Cons

*Workload *Unable to leave shift until work is completely finish as well as clean and maintenance numerous aisles, which can be as late as 1 am *Break-room vending machines often unattended and low stocked on a frequent basis *Management blame selection for long shifts due to customer order volumes

3.0

Sep 16, 2019

Old school workplace

Buyer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good intro into the field.

Cons

Business isn't evolving with the time. Doesnt value employees.

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