Warehouse Forklift Operator - McCalla

Publix; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the distribution sector is looking for Warehouse Forklift Operators to maintain a smooth, safe process in their warehouses. The role involves operating powered industrial equipment to move products and requires candidates to be physically capable of lifting heavy items and working flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old (19 in Alabama).
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods.
• Must obtain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to lift at least 67 pounds

Ability to read, write and verify numbers

Work under strict time constraints

Ability to follow instructions accurately

Tools

Pallet truck

Forklift

Job description

Warehouse Forklift Operator

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 include:

• Maneuver powered industrial equipment to move cases and pallets and place them into their designated slots in the warehouse.
• Move product from the receiving dock to reserve locations.
• Replenish pick locations as they are emptied by Warehouse Selectors, pulling product from reserve locations.
• Rotate inventory using the most dated inventory first.
• Maintain a clean warehouse and sweep out empty slots.
• Occasionally fill in for Warehouse Selectors and other positions as needed.

The responsibilities listed are not all-inclusive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old (or 19 in Alabama).
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods.
• Successfully complete a Work Attitude Survey.
• Obtain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations before start date.
• Ability to lift at least 67 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to 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 constraints.
• Read, write, and verify numbers.
• Follow instructions accurately.

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