Pallet Wrapper

US Foods•Fort Mill, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

US FOODS® is seeking a Pallet Wrapper associate to ensure pallet builds meet quality standards and are properly prepared for shipment, protecting products from damage during loading and transit. The associate maintains wrapping machines in clean, good operating condition, follows equipment-use instructions, observes safety practices, and keeps the dock area clean and orderly. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 5:30 PM until finish, in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The posting states an hourly rate of $20.493 plus overtime in one section and an expected base rate of $20.93 per hour in another; compensation depends on relevant experience, education, skills, function, location, and other applicable factors. The role includes preparing and inspecting pallets and products, maintaining wrapping supplies and equipment, and assisting loaders with trailer and dock tasks. Associates may work in extreme temperatures above 100 degrees and below freezing.

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.
Able to work in extreme temperatures above 100 degrees and below freezing.

Nice To Haves

High school education or GED preferred.
A minimum of one year of warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare pallets for shipment, ensuring proper pallet builds, placement of protective materials such as produce blankets and slip sheets, and quality wrapping.
Confirm product condition before loading, including cases and breakers.
Keep wrapping machines clean and in good operating condition; do not allow excess shrink wrap to build up around the guide wheel, cut shrink wrap from rollers with a box cutter, or place stickers on equipment; wipe down equipment at the end of each shift.
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 use during wrapping and inspection.
Keep the work area free of debris and maintain a clean, orderly dock area while following safety work practices.
Verify header labels are in the upper-right corner for the loader to locate easily.
Assist loaders by unloading trailers staged at doors that contain pallets, blankets, straps, and debris; raise the door, lock the trailer to the dock, and lower the dock plate.