Warehouse Forklift Operator Orlando

Publix • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Warehouse Forklift Operator at Publix is responsible for skillfully maneuvering industrial powered equipment to ensure the efficient movement of products within the warehouse. This role involves operating forklifts and pallet trucks to transport cases and pallets, replenish pick locations, rotate inventory, and maintain a clean and orderly warehouse environment. The position may also require filling in for Warehouse Selectors and other roles as needed.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Successfully complete a Work Attitude Survey.
• Obtain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations by the start date.
• 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 safely.
• Ability to stack products of varying weights.
• Ability to work under strict time requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and verify numbers.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Current Orlando Distribution associate

Responsibilities

• Maneuver powered industrial equipment to move cases and pallets within the warehouse.
• Transport products from the receiving dock to reserve locations.
• Replenish pick locations as they are emptied by Warehouse Selectors.
• Rotate inventory using the oldest stock first.
• Maintain a clean warehouse and sweep out empty slots.
• Occasionally fill in for Warehouse Selectors and other positions as needed.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of 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 at facilities with a cafeteria.
• Year End Bonus based on years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees