FLOATER (Reach Truck Experience) Perishable Warehouse - 3rd shift (5pm start)

Harris Teeter; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Teeter in Greensboro, NC seeks a Floater with Reach Truck experience for the Perishable Warehouse on the 3rd shift (5pm start). This role may encompass Selector, Loader, Forklift Replenisher, and Salvage Dock duties, requiring safe handling, accurate picking, and efficient pallet movement.

Responsibilities include operating a reach truck, loading trailers, replenishing slots, and maintaining clean, organized docks in a fast-paced environment. Must follow attendance and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience operating reach forklifts in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to work on a 3rd shift starting at 5pm.
• Commitment to safety and accuracy in pallet handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach truck to move pallets and product within the perishable warehouse.
• Assist selectors, loaders, and salvage dock tasks as needed.
• Ensure proper loading, stacking, and pallet integrity during handling.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures and attendance guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reach truck

3rd shift availability

Safety compliance

Tools

Reach Truck (Forklift)

Job description

FLOATER (Reach Truck Experience) Perishable Warehouse - 3rd shift (5pm start)

This job of Floater could encompass multiple job responsibilities within the distribution center – Selector, Loader, Forklift Replenisher, and Salvage Dock.

Selector -

Summary: Responsible to select product, within establishment guidelines for shipment to stores, in a safe, accurate and efficient way by performing the following duties. Must ensure that finished pallets are placed in the proper loading area and that records of outed product and daily production are maintained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Read customer order to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.

Convey product from storage area to designated shipping areas.

Sort and place product or items on pallets or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code.

Fill requisitions or requests for stock items.

Assemble customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves ensuring that product is not damaged.

Shrink wrap product on pallet according to procedure.

Mark products or items with identifying information.

Use computer to enter records.

Compile information to complete credit memo regarding items and quantity from customer specifications.

Drive vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment.

Fill in for clerks

Santiation duties and responsibilities

Perform additional job functions as requested by supervisor

Follow company's attendance policy

Follow company's safety policies and procedures.

Loader -

Summary:Responsible for safe, accurate, and efficient loading of finished pallets of product onto assigned trailers for delivery to the retail stores.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

Read load sheet or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or pallets to be moved.

Prepare for assignment of doors and loads.

Conduct daily operator checklist – Powered Industrial Equipment Inspection.

Load materials into trailer per policies and procedures and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage to product in transit.

Place load lock in proper location on trailer and put invoices in trailer before finalizing load.

Ensure that all cube break selecting tags and the trailer numbers are recorded on the door sheet.

Transfer store number and trailer number of finished loads to the daily load sheet.

Notify dispatch when a store load is complete in MDS to have the switcher move trailer from door.

Ensure trailers are properly restrained and chocked.

Operate industrial pallet jack to assist in loading or moving materials and products.

Complete product handbills when necessary.

Clean and straighten assigned loading dock area before leaving daily.

Perform additional job functions as requested by supervisor

Follow company’s attendance policy

Follow company’s safety policies and procedure

Summary: Responsible for replenishing empty or near-empty selecting slots insuring that product is properly rotated. Drive electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Other duties may be assigned.

Move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.

Position forks under, over, or around loaded pallets, boxes, products, or materials, and transports load to designated area.

Unload and stack product by raising and lowering lifting device.

Load or unload materials onto or of pallets.

Reference RFS computer and/or appropriate computer printout to find overhead location of item which needs to be replenished.

Remove needed product from overhead slot and place in appropriate selecting slot using the standard methods for replenishment.

Record appropriate information in RFS computer concerning replenished product.

Return empty pallets from selecting slots to dock stack 16" high.

Remove plastic wrap, string or tape from selection slots.

Seperate chep, regular, and plastic pallets from slots.

Keep work area clean and clear of debris.

Place "lost" cases in correct locations as needed.

Follow through with additional requests by supervisor

Follow company's attendance policy.

Follow company's safety policies and procedures.

Summary:Responsible for keeping the salvage dock area clean and organized by unloading and loading salvage. Drive electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Move levers and press dead man pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.

Position forks under, over, or around loaded pallets, boxes, products, or materials, and transports load to designated area.

Unload and stack product by raising and lowering lifting device.

Load or unload materials (milk & egg crates, cardboard & plastic, load bars, pallets, shelving, etc.) onto or off trailers

Separate salvage items to be delivered to appropriate locations

Keep work area clean and clear of debris.

Bail cardboard and plastic

Cross training may be required

Follow company's policies and procedures.

Other duties as may be assigned or required.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one to other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Warehouse management system (Triceps), VLM Time System, Forklift RF Unit, Triceps Scan Station.

Certificates and Licenses:

Ability to pass forklift certification.

Other Qualifications:

Must comply with Company dress code

Must be 18 years of age

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather);work near moving mechanical parts and/or extreme warmth and cold.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Oct 12, 2026

You will be eligible for Harris Teeter’s group benefit plans that pertain to your position upon the completion of applicable waiting periods. Your eligibility for these benefits is subject to the terms of the applicable plan and Harris Teeter policy.

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, GREENSBORO PERISHABLE

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, GREENSBORO PERISHABLE

Requisition #: 2622414

All warehouse associates must be 18 years of age or older.

Equal access to employment, services and programs is available to all persons. It is the policy of Harris Teeter to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and candidates for employment and to administer all human resource practices such as recruiting, hiring, promoting, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.