Warehouse Forklift Operator - Miami

Publix; Doral (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in distribution is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to expertly maneuver industrial powered equipment within warehouses. The ideal candidate should meet physical requirements, work flexible hours, and contribute to a smooth operational process. Responsibilities include moving products, replenishing inventory, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to lift a minimum of 67 pounds

Ability to sit or stand for long periods

Ability to bend, stoop, and twist

Work under strict time constraints

Read, write, and verify numbers

Follow instructions accurately

Education

Certification in pallet truck and forklift operations

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, placing them into their assigned 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 exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• 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 before start date
• Ability to lift a minimum of 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
• Ability to stack products of varying weights
• Work under strict time constraints
• Read, write, and verify numbers
• Follow instructions accurately

For more information, watch our video: Warehouse Operations Video.