Dock Person, Refrigerated - Dacula

Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is seeking a warehouse operator to handle pallets and maintain safety on the dock. You will load and secure pallets, verify loads against load sheets, and support shipping with accurate trailer assignments.

The role requires forklift certification, the ability to work nights and weekends, and adherence to PPE protocols. This position supports cold chain operations and daily shipping tasks at the Georgia distribution center.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations by start date.
• Able to use powered industrial equipment requiring PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks and load/unload pallets.
• Accurately loading and securing pallets for safe transport.
• Ensure pallets and totes are accounted for on the correct trailer per load sheets.
• Load special orders and credits/outs and merge with the correct load.
• Communicate load close information to shipping office staff.

Skills

Forklift certification

PPE handling

Night shift

Weekend availability

Physical stamina

Reading & numbers

Job 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 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

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• 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