Warehouse Forklift Operator - McCalla

Publix Super Markets; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Warehouse Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team in McCalla. In this role, you will expertly maneuver industrial equipment to ensure efficient product movement within a high-velocity warehouse environment. Your responsibilities will include operating forklifts and pallet trucks, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting a clean and organized workspace. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including stock ownership, and opportunities for growth within the company. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Group Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Hot Lunches

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment safely.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 67 pounds and work under strict time requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver powered industrial equipment to move cases and pallets.
• Maintain a clean warehouse and rotate inventory effectively.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Pallet Truck Operation

Inventory Management

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Truck

Job description

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Base pay range

$37,000.00/yr - $51,000.00/yr

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.

Required Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old or at least 19 years old for positions in Alabama
• 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
• 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.
  
  

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An 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
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs.publix.com/benefits/
  
  

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November.

In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check.

In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

Additional Information

DepartmentWork environmentHigh Velocity WarehouseTemperatures could exceed 90° Fahrenheit for an extended period of time.

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution

• Industries

  Retail

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