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Warehouse Forklift Operator - Deerfield Beach

Publix
Deerfield Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jun 2026

About the role

Job Category

Distribution

Hours of Work

Rotating Days

Facility

Mia Deerfield Beach Distribution Center / Warehouse B011

State

Florida

Frequency of Pay

Weekly

Travel Frequency

0%

Minimum Base Pay

19.35

Additional Information

  • Boxed Meat/Dairy Warehouse - Temperatures could range from 28 degrees to 53 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time.
  • Frozen Food Warehouse - Temperatures could range from 20 degrees below to zero for an extended period of time.
  • High Velocity Warehouse - Temperatures could exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time.
  • Low 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. 

Address

777 S.W. 12Th Ave

City

Deerfield Beach

Other Compensation Information

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.

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

26.70

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/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.

Potential Annual Base Pay

40,248 - 55,536

Zip Code

33442-3116

Work Environment

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Benefits Information

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.

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