Publix

Department

Dairy Processing

Description

The Shipping Room Operator selects products to be loaded onto trucks for delivery to our Publix stores. This includes: loading and unloading trailers, operating a palletizer and tow motor and records inventory paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. 

Additional responsibilities include:

• maintains and cleans equipment in work area
• performs team assignments
• other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• must be at least 18 years old
• willingness to obtain forklift license after training
• willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours
• ability to lift at least 50 pounds or more frequently
• ability to pull 180-200 pounds across a slick surface
• ability to bend, reach, pull, carry, and lift continuously
• willingness to learn and perform a variety of tasks and duties as assigned
• ability to perform steady and productive work for an extended amount of time 
• must be able to work in a fast-paced environment 
• basic math skills
• excellent communications skills; both verbal and written
• ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• ability to work well with others and be a team player

Hours of Work

3:00pm - 1:30am; Varying days

Work Environment

Temperatures range from 34 to 40 degrees. Wet and slippery.

Frequency of Pay

Weekly

Minimum Base Pay

18.05

Maximum Base Pay

24.95

Potential Annual Base Pay

37,544 - 51,896

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.

Other Compensation Information

Starting pay is $1.00 to $2.00 above pay range minimum depending on experience or applicable skill level.

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. 

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.

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
• 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)

Travel Frequency

0%

Address

3045 New Tampa Hwy

City

Lakeland

State

Florida

Zip Code

33815-3468

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.

Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.

Facility

Lak Dairy Manufacturing B018

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