About The Position

The Shipping Room Operator selects products to be loaded, loads and unloads trailers, completes necessary paperwork, and operates a palletizer, sit-down forklift, and clamp truck. The role includes operating, maintaining, and cleaning equipment in the work area; contributing to continuous improvement of work processes and team and technical skills; assisting throughout the department as needed; and helping train new associates at leadership’s discretion. The position works in a cold environment and requires learning all aspects of the cooler.

Requirements

  • Ability to operate a sit-down forklift and clamp truck.
  • Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds.
  • Ability to pull 180–200 pounds across a slick surface.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
  • Ability to perform continual bending, reaching, pulling, carrying, lifting, and walking.
  • Excellent safety work habits.
  • Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
  • Ability to perform steady, productive work for an extended period of time.
  • Willingness to assist other team members in other areas.
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision.
  • Good time-management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • High level of maturity, discretion, tact, and judgment.
  • Ability to work in a cold environment and learn all aspects of the cooler.
  • Good human relations skills, including the ability to work well with others and be a team member.
  • Enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work, and commitment to Publix and its Mission.

Responsibilities

  • Select product to be loaded.
  • Load and unload trailers.
  • Complete necessary paperwork.
  • Operate a palletizer, sit-down forklift, and clamp truck.
  • Operate, maintain, and clean equipment in the work area.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of work processes, team skills, and technical skills.
  • Assist in all areas of the department when needed.
  • Assist with training new associates at the discretion of leadership.
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