Warehouse Person, AM, Distribution Maintenance Lakeland

About the position

The Warehouse Person position at Publix involves maintaining cleanliness and organization within the warehouse and supporting the distribution maintenance operations. This role requires operating industrial equipment, handling products, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. The position is essential for the smooth functioning of warehouse operations, particularly in preparing and sorting products for distribution.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning warehouse, restrooms, offices, outside areas or trailers
• Dumping trash and picking up damaged product
• Keeping work area clean
• Operating and maintaining the sweeper/scrubber
• Operating powered industrial equipment to load or unload trailers and move pallets or merchandise to designated areas
• Preparing paperwork
• Setting up the receiving dock
• Sorting pallets, product or equipment
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Assisting in other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Be at least 20 years old
• Have a valid driver's license and authorization to drive a company vehicle
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time
• Successfully complete a Work Attitude Survey (WAS2)
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations
• Ability to use cleaning chemicals and powered industrial equipment that require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift a minimum of 65 pounds
• Ability to handle and prioritize a variety of tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner
• 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
• Ability to work well with others and be a team member
• Obvious enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work, and a Commitment to Publix and our mission.

Nice-to-haves

• Current Industrial Maintenance associate

Benefits

• 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
• Year End Bonus