New Food Distribution Center To Open In Gilroy, Plans to Hire 500

United Natural Foods, Inc., a supplier to supermarket and retail locations, has announced that it plans to open a 450,000-square-foot distribution center on Cameron Boulevard in Gilroy, in August bringing approximately 500 new jobs to the local community.

UNFI will hire employees for a range of positions at the Gilroy center including: Managers, Supervisors, Class A CDL Drivers, Warehouse Workers, Fork Lift Drivers, Inventory Control, Safety, Maintenance, and Sanitation.

Company officials said they plan to host job fairs in late May with additional details to be released in the following weeks.

Available positions will be posted at www.unfi.com/careers.

The new Gilroy facility is part of UNFI’s initiative to expand its market reach into the Bay Area and build upon its existing distribution network in California, which includes distribution facilities in Rocklin and Moreno Valley, the company said.

The Gilroy facility is being designed and constructed using sustainable practices and is expected to achieve LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification, according to company officials.

Highlights of the sustainable design elements include:

• Energy efficient LED lighting and CO2 refrigeration systems
• Automation systems that include controls for lighting and refrigeration; optimization of energy use anticipated to reduce energy costs over 26%
• Efficient fixtures will reduce water use by 50%
• Use of onsite ponds and bio retention designs will limit projects impact on the environment by reducing storm water runoff

The facility is located at 6351 Cameron Blvd in Gilroy, California.

For more information on United Natural Foods, visit www.unfi.com.