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Warehouse Forklift Operator - Jacksonville

Publix
Jacksonville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jul 2026
💰 $52,936/yr($38,376/yr$52,936/yr)

About the role

Job Category

Distribution

Hours of Work

Rotating Schedule

Facility

Jax Grocery Warehouse B001

State

Florida

Frequency of Pay

Weekly

Travel Frequency

0%

Minimum Base Pay

18.45

Additional Information

  • Boxed Meat/Dairy Warehouse - Temperatures could range from 28 degrees to 35 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time.
  • Frozen Food Warehouse - Temperatures could range from 20 degrees below to zero for and extended period of time.
  • High Velocity Warehouse - Temperatures could exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time.
  • Produce Warehouse - Temperatures could range from 35 degrees to 55 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time; also involves working in a wet environment. 
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.

Address

9786 W. Beaver St

City

Jacksonville

Other Compensation Information

  • Starting 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.

Year End Bonus

To 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.

Maximum Base Pay

25.45

Required Qualifications

  • be 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/DairyWarehouse)
  • 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.

Potential Annual Base Pay

38,376 - 52,936

Zip Code

32220-2136

Work Environment

See Additional Information

Benefits Information

  • Employee 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

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