Join at your own risk. - Buyer UNFI Employee Review

1.0
14 Dec 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Honestly trying to think of something... since leaving the company, everything has been 1000% better. But there was a casual dress code and occasional fruit, so I’ll give them that.

Cons

Sub-market pay. Sub-market benefits. Sub-market PTO days. Sub-market holidays. Crazy point systems (mainly warehouse, but also hourly office). Indecent relationships in the offices (multiple sites) “Leaders” not promoting those on National Guard or other service. Goals purposely kept ambiguous enough to retract any bonuses. Increasing work loads with no increasing compensation. A lot of “leaders” hide behind their manager and/or teams to avoid accountability. Constantly needing to cover yourself by asking everything to be in writing at an absurd level because you know if you don’t you’ll be screwed... much more than your typical cover-my-butt activity. And even with the backup in writing, you’ve done something wrong. It’s the same corporate leadership that has overseen stock drop from $80 to $7 through complete mismanagement of teams and M&As... no one will get internally promoted to higher levels. Those spots are all accounted for and not hitting KPIs doesn’t disqualify an individual. They keep pushing for top line improvements at the expense of margins with dodgey accounting tactics.

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5.0
22 Jan 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
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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