SALVAGE (FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE) - 3rd shift

Harris Teeter; Indian Trail (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefit plans

Job summary

Harris Teeter is seeking a Salvage (Forklift Experience) associate for the 3rd shift at the Indian Trail, NC warehouse. You will unload/load salvage trailers, operate forklifts, bail recyclables, and sort materials. Cross-training and strict adherence to safety rules are required.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and staying compliant with attendance policies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: HS diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Language Ability: Reading comprehension; ability to write simple correspondence and present information.
• Math Ability: Add/subtract; multiply/divide; use money, weight, volume, distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense; follow instructions; handle simple variables.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of VLM Time System, Triceps Scan Station.
• Certificates: Must pass Forklift Certification Test.
• Other Qualifications: Must be 18+; no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load trailers with pallets, milk & egg crates, cardboard, plastic, and salvage materials.
• Drive/heavily operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Bail cardboard and plastic; sort salvage dock material.
• Complete additional duties by supervisor; cross-training required.
• Follow housekeeping, sanitation, and safety policies; attend on-time.

Skills

Interpersonal

Oral Communication

Team Work

Written Communication

Diversity

Ethics

Organizational Support

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Initiative

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Quality

Quantity

Safety and Security

Forklift Operation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

VLM Time System

Triceps Scan Station

Job description

SALVAGE (FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE) - 3rd shift

Keep salvage dock clean and organized by unloading and loading salvage trailers.

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

• Unload and load trailer with pallets, milk & egg crates, cardboard & plastic, load bars, and other salvage materials
• Drive and operated heavy industrial equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks
• Bail cardboard and plastic
• Sort salvage dock material and place in proper area
• Complete any additional responsibilities assigned by the Transportation and/or Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.
• Cross training required.
• Follow guidelines and procedures pertaining to housekeeping and sanitation.
• Follow company's attendance policy by coming to work on time and when scheduled.
• Follow company's safety policies and procedures.

Competency:

• 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 and small group situations to customers, clients, and 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 VLM Time System, Triceps Scan Station.
• Certificates and Licenses:Must be able to pass Forklift Certification Test.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other Qualifications : Must be 18 years of age.
• Must comply with dress code requirements.Work Environment:
• 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; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually 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 and taste or smell.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Sep 22, 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.

INDIAN TRAIL, NORTH CAROLINA, INDIAN TRAIL WHSE-ADMIN

Requisition #: 2618116

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.