Warehouse Forklift Operator - Jacksonville

Publix • Jacksonville, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Warehouse forklift operators skillfully maneuver industrial powered equipment to support a smooth, safe, and orderly movement of product within Publix warehouses. They move cases and pallets into assigned warehouse slots, transport product from the receiving dock to reserve locations, and replenish pick locations from reserve locations as selectors empty them. They rotate inventory by using the most dated inventory first and help maintain a clean warehouse by sweeping out empty slots. They may occasionally fill in for warehouse selectors and other positions as business needs demand. The responsibilities listed are not all-inclusive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work nights.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time.
• Obtain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations on or before the start date in the position.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 85 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 the body exposed outside 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.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver powered industrial equipment to move cases and pallets into assigned warehouse slots.
• Move product from the receiving dock to reserve locations.
• Replenish pick locations from reserve locations as they are emptied by warehouse selectors.
• Rotate inventory using the most dated inventory first.
• Help maintain a clean warehouse and sweep out empty slots.
• Occasionally fill in for warehouse selectors and other positions as business needs demand.

What This Job Offers

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