Warehouse Forklift Operator - Jacksonville

Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Warehouse Forklift Operator, where you'll skillfully maneuver powered equipment to ensure a smooth and safe operation within the warehouse. This role involves moving products, maintaining cleanliness, and working under strict time requirements. Enjoy benefits like stock ownership, 401(k), and health plans.

Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental, and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Obtain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver powered industrial equipment to move cases and pallets.
• Maintain a clean warehouse and sweep empty slots.
• Replenish pick locations as they are emptied.

Skills

Ability to lift at least 67 pounds

Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays

Read, write, and verify numbers

Tools

Forklift operations

Pallet truck operations

Job description

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

1. Maneuver powered industrial equipment to move cases and pallets to their assigned slots in the warehouse.
2. Move products from the receiving dock to reserve locations.
3. Replenish pick locations as they are emptied, pulling products from reserve locations.
4. Rotate inventory using the most dated inventory first.
5. Maintain a clean warehouse and sweep empty slots.
6. Fill in for Warehouse Selectors and other positions as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods.
• Successfully complete a Work Attitude Survey.
• Obtain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations prior to start date.
• Ability to lift at least 67 pounds (85 pounds in Boxed Meat/Dairy Warehouse).
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods, bend, stoop, and twist.
• Operate a pallet truck or forklift with body parts within the operator compartment.
• Stack products of varying weights.
• Work under strict time requirements.
• Read, write, and verify numbers; interpret and follow instructions.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan contributing Publix stock annually at no cost.
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately-held stock.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Group health, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free hot lunches at facilities with cafeterias.
• Visit our website for a full list of benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)