Dock Loader & Forklift Operator – Pallets & Cold Chain

Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Loader to accurately load and secure pallets for outbound product and ensure correct trailer load alignment with load sheets.

You will communicate with the shipping office, supply pallets for dock use, and coordinate with dock staff to maintain adequate shipping readiness. The role requires forklift certification, ability to lift 67 pounds, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays, with strict adherence to PPE and safety procedures in a

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 67 pounds.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time.
• Obtain and maintain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations (on or before start date).
• Ability to use powered industrial equipment that require PPE.
• Ability to read, write, identify and verify numbers.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Operating pallet sorter
• Sorting bulk mail and dropping at correct lanes for shipping.
• Cleaning debris from work/loading area.
• The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Pallet handling

Forklift certification

PPE usage

Physical labor

Attention to detail

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) equipment

Pallet jack / scales

Job description

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Loader to accurately load and secure pallets for outbound product and ensure correct trailer load alignment with load sheets.

You will communicate with the shipping office, supply pallets for dock use, and coordinate with dock staff to maintain adequate shipping readiness. The role requires forklift certification, ability to lift 67 pounds, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays, with strict adherence to PPE and safety procedures in a