Pallet Wrapper

US Foods • Rock Hill, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

US FOODS® is hiring Pallet Wrapper associates to ensure pallet builds meet quality standards and are properly prepared for shipment, safeguarding products from damage during loading and transit. Associates prepare pallets with appropriate protective materials, inspect product and wrapping, maintain wrapping equipment and keep the dock area clean and orderly. The role also assists loaders with unloading trailers and operating dock equipment. The work takes place in extreme temperatures, including above 100 degrees and below freezing. The listed schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 5:30 PM until finish, in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The posting cites an expected base rate of $20.93 per hour and says overtime compensation may also be available.

Requirements

• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to read batch labels.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be team-oriented and able to get along with others.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or GED preferred.
• At least one year of warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pallets for shipment, ensuring correct pallet builds, protective materials such as produce blankets and slip sheets, and quality wrapping.
• Confirm the condition of products, including cases and breakers, before loading.
• Keep wrapping machines clean and in good working order; prevent excess shrink wrap from accumulating around the guide wheel, do not cut wrap from rollers with a box cutter, do not place stickers on equipment, and wipe equipment down at the end of each shift.
• Follow safety work practices and maintain a clean, orderly dock area free of debris.
• Determine when produce blankets are no longer usable and alert a Lead or Supervisor so replacements can be purchased; dispose of soiled cooler blankets.
• Gather slip sheets and secure them near wrapping stations for the wrapping and inspection process.
• Verify header labels are in the upper-right corner for loaders to locate easily.
• Assist loaders by unloading trailers staged at dock doors, including pallets, blankets, straps, and debris left in trailers.
• Raise trailer doors, lock trailers to the dock, and lower dock plates.

Benefits

• Service recognition and employee rewards.
• Tuition assistance.
• Health insurance.
• Pre-tax spending accounts.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Life insurance.
• Benefits begin on day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED