Job Description
Albertsons SLC Distribution Center, a division of the Albertsons Companies, is currently searching for a Forklift Operator to join our team. Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers with 2,300+ stores. The Albertsons Companies family of brands includes some of the most prominent brands in food retailing, with a growing base of loyal customers.
The North Salt Lake City, UT Distribution Center has immediate openings for: Warehouse Forklift Operators
- $27.45 an hour
- DAY SHIFT – 4:00 am to finish (typically 10 hr. shifts)
- SWING SHIFT – 2:30 pm to finish (typically 10 hr. shifts)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Forklift operators are responsible for performing daily equipment inspections, move palletized product throughout the warehouse, place product into the racking, take product out of the racking and consolidate pallets, when necessary, by lifting and carrying cases from one pallet to another. Operators are required to remove wrap, tape or netting from pallet when stowing to selection locations. Operators are required to remove empty pallets from locations prior to replenishing.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Forklift drivers will be loading and unloading single and double pallets of product throughout the warehouse and in and out of trucks.
- Moderate to fast-paced work environment
- Employees work in departments which may range in temperatures from 55 degrees to -20 degrees. PPE is provided for temperature ranges outside the norm.
REQUIRED:
- 6 MONTHS EXPERIENCE A MUST operating stand up and REACH forklifts, and motorized pallet jacks.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance are required. Ability to stand, walk and move rapidly for entire work shift. Ability to bend, stoop and turn frequently.
- Ability to use and operate related work aides to include motor driven pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities.
- Ability to successfully meet daily production goals.
- Responsible for performing all job duties with honesty and integrity.
We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.
We provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status.
We support a drug-free workplace – all applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before they are hired.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
EEOC
Albertsons Companies is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace & is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER