Warehouse Forklift Operator - Lakeland Refrigerated

Publix; Welcome (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Warehouse Forklift Operators to join their distribution team. In this role, you'll skillfully maneuver powered equipment to maintain a smooth operation within the warehouse. Responsibilities include moving products, rotating inventory, and assisting with warehouse cleanliness. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and capable of lifting significant weight, with certification needed in pallet and forklift operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Obtain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver powered industrial equipment to move cases and pallets.
• Rotate inventory using the most dated inventory first.
• Help maintain a clean warehouse and sweep empty slots.

Skills

Ability to work nights

Ability to work weekends

Ability to lift a minimum of 67 pounds

Ability to operate a pallet truck or forklift

Ability to read, write, and identify and verify numbers

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.
Warehouse Forklift Operators maneuver powered industrial equipment to move cases and pallets and put them into their assigned slots in the warehouse. They move product from the receiving dock to reserve locations. As pick locations are emptied by Warehouse Selectors, the Warehouse Forklift Operators replenish them, pulling product from reserve locations. The Warehouse Forklift Operators take care to rotate inventory using the most dated inventory first. Furthermore, the Warehouse Forklift Operators help maintain a clean warehouse and sweep out empty slots. Occasionally, they fill in for the Warehouse Selectors, and other positions, as business needs demand.
The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.[#video#https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkQSNA5JJK0{#400,300#}#/video#]

• be at least 18 years old
• ability to work nights
• ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time
• successfully complete a Work Attitude Survey
• obtain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations (on or before his or her start date in the position)
• ability to lift a minimum of 67 pounds (85 pounds in Boxed Meat/Dairy

Warehouse)

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