Warehouse Forklift Operator, Non-Refrigerated - Dacula

About the role

Simply put, our Warehouse Forklift Operators are masters of skillfully maneuvering industrial powered equipment. Join the team and use your skills to help Publix Distribution maintain a smooth, safe, and orderly process when moving product within Publix’s warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver powered industrial equipment to move cases and pallets and put them into their assigned slots in the warehouse.
• Move product from the receiving dock to reserve locations.
• Replenish pick locations emptied by Warehouse Selectors, pulling product from reserve locations.
• Rotate inventory using the most dated inventory first.
• Help maintain a clean warehouse and sweep out empty slots.
• Fill in for Warehouse Selectors and other positions as business needs demand.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old or at least 19 years old for positions in Alabama.
• Successfully complete a Work Attitude Survey.
• Obtain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations (on or before start date).
• Able to lift a minimum of 67 pounds.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to bend, stoop, and twist.
• Able to operate a pallet truck or forklift without any part of his or her body exposed outside of the operator compartment.
• Able to stack product of varying weights.
• Able to work under strict time requirements.
• Able to read, write, and identify and verify numbers.
• Able to interpret, understand, and follow instructions.

Qualifications

• Ability to work nights.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time.
• Able to lift a minimum of 67 pounds.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to bend, stoop, and twist.
• Able to operate a pallet truck or forklift without any part of his or her body exposed outside of the operator compartment.
• Able to stack product of varying weights.
• Able to work under strict time requirements.
• Able to read, write, and identify and verify numbers.
• Able to interpret, understand, and follow instructions.

Skills

• Skilled in maneuvering industrial powered equipment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Physical stamina and endurance.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Group health, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria.
• Year End Bonus.

Pay

• Details about pay are not provided in the given information.

Schedule

• Details about schedule are not provided in the given information.