Forklift/Palletizer Operator, ON, Dairy-Lakeland

Publix • Lakeland, FL

15h

About The Position

The Forklift/Palletizer Operator performs team assignments supporting palletizing and product movement. The role includes operating robot systems, handling pallets and slip sheets, transporting finished product to the warehouse, and completing accurate documentation. The operator must follow safe work practices and Good Manufacturing Practices, maintain housekeeping, and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with little or no supervision.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrate excellent work habits in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safe working habits.
• Frequently lift more than 50 pounds.
• Obtain a license and operate a forklift.
• Be able to learn and perform all positions.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Have good human relations skills and work well with others as a team player.
• Be available to work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• For internal applicants, have no counseling statement within the past six months.
• Perform steady, productive work for an extended period.
• Work efficiently with little or no supervision.
• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Possess basic math skills and communicate effectively.
• Show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work, and demonstrate commitment to Publix and its mission.

Responsibilities

• Perform all team assignments and maintain housekeeping.
• Complete daily startup and shutdown of robot systems.
• Clear jams and reset robot systems.
• Stack sleeves of ice cream when the robot is down.
• Track and tag the accurate number of pallets by line and product.
• Keep the slip sheet magazine full.
• Transport full pallets of product to the warehouse.
• Unload pallets from trailers and maintain a sufficient pallet supply.
• Complete accurate documentation and records.
• Assist other team members in other areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed