Dock Person Orlando

Publix • Orlando, FL

386d • $34,000 - $47,000

About The Position

The Dock Person is responsible for operating powered industrial trucks and ensuring the accurate loading and securing of pallets for safe transportation. This role involves monitoring trailer temperatures, communicating with shipping office associates, and maintaining the cleanliness of the work area. The Dock Person plays a crucial role in the logistics and supply chain operations of Publix, ensuring that products are loaded correctly and efficiently for delivery to retail locations.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old
• Successfully complete a Criminal Background Check (CBC) and drug test (applies to Pharmacy Warehouse only)
• Not have a positive Publix drug test result within the previous 3 years (applies to Pharmacy Warehouse only)
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time
• Obtain and maintain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations (on or before his or her start date in the position)
• Successfully complete a work attitude survey
• 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees