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Warehouse Forklift Operator

• Deerfield BeachSimply 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 QualificationsBe at least 18 years old

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 (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 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.

Hours of WorkRotating Schedule

Work EnvironmentPlease see additional Information

Frequency of PayWeekly

Minimum Base Pay19.35

Maximum Base Pay26.70

Potential Annual Base Pay40,248 - 55,536

Year End BonusTo 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.

Other Compensation InformationStarting pay is $1.00 to $2.00 above pay range minimum depending on experience or applicable skill level

Night differential: A $.75 per hour night differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m. (this does not include shifts that end at midnight or begin at 3:00AM).

Freezer differential: A $.50 per hour freezer differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled in the Frozen Food freezer.

Weekend differential: A $2.00 per hour weekend differential is paid to associates for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

Benefits InformationEmployee 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

Address777 S.W. 12Th Ave

CityDeerfield Beach

StateFlorida

Zip Code33442-3116

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.

FacilityMia Deerfield Beach Distribution Center / Warehouse B011

Job CategoryDistribution