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Forklift Palletizer Operator, Overnight, Dairy - Dacula

Publix
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Apr 2026
💰 $48,000/yr($36,000/yr$48,000/yr)

About the role

Job Category

Manufacturing

Hours of Work

10:00pm 6:30 am with rotating days off

Facility

Atl Dairy Manufacturing B006

State

Georgia

Frequency of Pay

Weekly

Travel Frequency

0%

Minimum Base Pay

18.05

Additional Information

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.

Address

445 Hurricane Trail

City

Dacula

Other Compensation Information

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

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 3:00 a.m.).

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

24.90

Required Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Must demonstrate safe work habits
  • Must be able to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift
  • Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds frequently
  • Must have excellent attendance and punctuality
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must have good human relation skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team member)
  • Must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
  • Must be willing to assist other team members in other areas
  • Must have the ability to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time
  • Must be able to use creative thinking for troubleshooting
  • Must have basic mechanical skills
  • Must have the ability to work efficiently with little or no supervision
  • Must possess basic math skills
  • Must be able to communicate effectively
  • Must show enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work and
  • A Commitment to Publix and our Mission.

Preferred Qualifications

  • General knowledge of machine operation and touch screen control systems.

Potential Annual Base Pay

37,544 - 47,424

Zip Code

30019-2067

Work Environment

Temperatures range from 34 to 40 degrees, wet & slippery.

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 plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
  • Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)

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