Dock Person - Lakeland Refrigerated

Publix•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

The Dock Person operates powered industrial trucks to accurately load and secure outbound product pallets for safe transportation. The role ensures pallets and totes are accounted for and placed on the correct trailers according to load sheets, and handles special orders, credits, and outs by merging them with the correct load. The Dock Person supplies pallets or shipping platforms for selectors, communicates incoming and outgoing pallet trailer information to the dock coordinator and manager, and moves shipping containers such as totes and produce baskets to selecting areas, replenishing them throughout the shift. The position also involves monitoring and recording trailer temperatures according to cold-chain Standard Operation Procedures, operating a pallet sorter to sort bulk mail into the correct shipping lanes, and cleaning debris from the work and loading area. Responsibilities listed are not all-inclusive; additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Be able to work nights.
Be able to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time.
Obtain and maintain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations on or before the start date in the position.
Be able to use powered industrial equipment requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Be able to lift a minimum of 67 pounds; 85 pounds in the Boxed Meat/Dairy Warehouse.
Be able to stack products of varying weights.
Be able to bend, stoop, and twist.
Be able to sit, stand, and perform repetitive work for long periods.
Be able to read, write, identify, and verify numbers.
Be able to work under strict time requirements.
Be able to interpret, understand, and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and secure outbound product pallets for safe transportation.
Ensure pallets and totes are accurately accounted for and loaded onto the correct trailer according to load sheets.
Load special orders, credits, and outs, and merge them with the correct load.
Communicate load-close information to shipping office associates.
Supply pallets or shipping platforms for selectors to use on the dock.
Communicate incoming and outgoing pallet trailer information to the dock coordinator and manager to maintain sufficient supply for shipping needs.
Move shipping containers, including totes and produce baskets, to selecting areas and replenish them throughout the shift.
Monitor and record trailer temperatures according to cold-chain Standard Operation Procedures.
Operate the pallet sorter, sorting bulk mail and dropping it into the correct shipping lanes.
Clean debris from the work and loading area.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.