Forklift Operator - Night Shifts in Temp-Control Warehouses

Publix Super Markets

Lakeland (FL)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership plan
Purchase additional shares
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health, dental and vision plans
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is hiring warehouse forklift operators in Lakeland, Florida. You will move cases and pallets, place them in assigned slots, and transfer goods from receiving to reserve locations while ensuring accuracy and safety.

You will rotate inventory using oldest stock first, help keep the warehouse clean, and may cover for warehouse selectors as needed. This role requires reliability, physical stamina, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Obtain pallet truck and forklift certification by start date.
  • Lift a minimum of 67 pounds (85 pounds in boxed meat/dairy areas).
  • Stand or sit for long periods and bend, stoop, twist as needed.
  • Operate pallet truck or forklift with body fully inside operator compartment.
  • Stack varying weights and follow time-sensitive requirements.
  • Read, write, identify and verify numbers; follow instructions.

Responsibilities

  • Move cases and pallets to assigned slots in the warehouse.
  • Move product from receiving to reserve locations.
  • Replenish pick locations from reserve locations as needed.
  • Rotate inventory using the oldest stock first.
  • Maintain a clean warehouse and sweep empty slots.
  • Occasionally fill in for warehouse selectors or other roles.

Skills

Night shifts
Weekend/holidays
Read numbers
Follow instructions
Safety conscious

Tools

Pallet truck
Forklift
Forklift certification

Job description

Publix Super Markets is hiring warehouse forklift operators in Lakeland, Florida. You will move cases and pallets, place them in assigned slots, and transfer goods from receiving to reserve locations while ensuring accuracy and safety.

You will rotate inventory using oldest stock first, help keep the warehouse clean, and may cover for warehouse selectors as needed. This role requires reliability, physical stamina, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

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