Dock Person, Part-Time - Lakeland Non-Refrigerated

Publix•Lakeland, FL
•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position at a non-refrigerated facility. The Dock Person is responsible for operating powered industrial trucks, accurately loading and securing pallets of outbound product for safe transportation, and ensuring all pallets and totes are accurately accounted for on the correct trailer per the load sheets for delivery to retail. This role also involves loading special orders and credits/outs, communicating load close information, supplying pallets for selectors, and communicating incoming and outgoing pallet trailers. Additionally, the Dock Person will move shipping containers, monitor and record trailer temperatures, operate a baler (Return Center only), operate a pallet sorter, sort bulk mail, and clean the work/loading area. The responsibilities listed are not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

  • 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 their start date in the position)
  • Ability to use powered industrial equipment that require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 67 pounds (85 pounds in Boxed Meat/Dairy Warehouse)
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • Year End Bonus (Holiday Bonus)
  • Night differential: $.75 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 3:00 a.m.
  • Weekend differential: $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Opportunity to purchase additional shares of 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
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