Announces finance hiring event for the facility
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2017--
UNFI today announced that it is opening a Shared Services Center in
Lincoln, RI at 1 Albion Way. Additionally, the company is holding a
Finance Job Fair on Thursday, August 3rd from 3pm to 7pm at
Transition Solutions, 640 George Washington Highway, Building A, Second
Floor, Lincoln, RI.
At the hiring event, UNFI will interview candidates for opportunities in
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, Billings and
Deductions, and Claims & Returns. Positions range from entry-level to
supervisor and specialist. The company encourages attendees to apply
online before the event at www.unfi.com
(click "Careers").
"This initiative is very important to us. We are thrilled to open
offices in Lincoln just 15 minutes from our Providence headquarters.
This expansion reinforces UNFI's investment in Rhode Island, enhances
our customer’s experience, and will maximize career path opportunities
for our associates," said Rick Alberts, Vice President, Shared Services.
UNFI, a Fortune 500 company, has grown significantly since moving to
Rhode Island in 2009. Net sales of $9.1 billion, over the past year,
represent growth of over 165% since the fiscal year that ended in 2008.
The company now has 33 distribution centers throughout the United States
and continues to grow.
In addition to bringing more jobs to Rhode Island, UNFI is
community-focused and plans to engage Lincoln and the surrounding
communities through its Helping Hands Committee. “Each year our
associates donate thousands of hours to people and nonprofits in need.
Volunteerism is part of our culture, and we're looking forward to
working with organizations in our new community," said Alberts. For more
information about volunteerism at UNFI, visit the company’s Corporate
Social Responsibility Report at https://www.unfi.com/sustainability-reports.
About United Natural Foods
For over 40 years, UNFI has delivered healthier food options to more
people. The company carries and distributes more than 100,000 products
to more than 43,000 customer locations throughout the United States and
Canada. UNFI serves a wide variety of sales channels including
conventional supermarket chains, natural product superstores,
independent retailers, eCommerce and food service. For more information,
visit the company’s website at www.unfi.com.
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Source: United Natural Foods, Inc.
UNFI
Josephine Eke, 401.528.8634 ext. 32170
Vice President,
Branding & Communications / Marketing
JEke@unfi.com