Dock Person - Deerfield Beach

Publix Super Markets; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Florida to load and secure pallets, manage outbound shipments, and support dock operations. You will handle pallets, totes, and special orders, coordinate with the shipping office, and ensure temperatures are monitored for cold-chain products.

The role requires operating powered forklifts, working night shifts, and lifting up to 67 pounds with training provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work night shifts.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays/extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Accurately loading and securing pallets for outbound transport.
• Ensure pallets and totes are accounted for on correct trailers per load sheets.
• Load special orders and credits/outs and merge with correct load.
• Communicate load close information to shipping office staff.
• Supply pallets or shipping platforms for dock selectors.
• Monitor and record trailer temperatures per cold chain SOPs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety minded

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Job 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 Return Center only
• 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.

Description

• 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
• The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old
• Ability to work nights
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time
• Obtain and maintain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations (on or before their start date in the position)
• Ability to use powered industrial equipment that require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift a minimum of 67 pounds and 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

Benefits Information

• 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
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs.publix.com/benefits/

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

Additional Information

Boxed Meat/Dairy Warehouse

Temperatures could range from 28 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time.

Frozen Food Warehouse

Temperatures could range from 20 degrees below to zero for and extended period of time

Return Center

Must be able to work in various weather conditions for an extended period of time.

Produce Warehouse

Temperatures cold range from 35 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time; also involves working in a wet environment