Dock Person - Lakeland Non-Refrigerated at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida

Job Description:

• operating Powered Industrial Trucks


• accurately loading and securing pallets of outbound product for safe transportation


• ensuring all pallets and totes are accurately accounted for on the correct trailer per the load sheets for delivery to retail


• loading special orders and credits/outs and merging with the correct load


• communicating load close information to shipping office associates


• supplying pallets or shipping platforms for selectors use on the dock


• communicating incoming and outgoing pallet trailers to dock coordinator and manager to ensure supply is sufficient for shipping needs


• moving shipping containers i.e., totes, produce baskets, etc. to selecting areas and replenishing throughout the shift


• monitoring and recording trailer temperatures as outlined in cold chain Standard Operation Procedures to ensure product temperature is not compromised


• operating baler Return Center only


• operating pallet sorter


• sorting bulk mail and dropping at correct lanes for shipping


• cleaning debris from work/loading area


• the responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• be at least 18 years old


• ability to work nights


• ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time


• obtain and maintain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations (on or before his or her start date in the position)


• successfully complete a work attitude survey


• ability to use powered industrial equipment that require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)


• ability to lift a minimum of 67 pounds


• ability to stack product of varying weights


• ability to bend, stoop, and twist


• ability to sit, stand and do repetitive work for long periods of time


• ability to read, write, identify, and verify numbers


• ability to work under strict time requirements


• ability to interpret, understand, and follow instructions

• 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


• 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)