HIRING NOW! Warehouse Person, Non-Refrigerated – Atlanta

Publix; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Warehouse Person in Atlanta, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and safety in the warehouse. This position involves operating pallet trucks and forklifts, ensuring products are accessible for delivery, and following strict sanitation procedures. You'll be part of a team that values community involvement and sustainability while enjoying benefits like stock ownership and health plans. If you're ready to contribute to a leading supermarket's success and grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental, and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Free hot lunches

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate pallet trucks and forklifts safely.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy products is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the building and equipment as per sanitation standards.
• Sort recycling materials and assist in reducing product shrink.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 67 pounds

Forklift operation certification

Reading and writing skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Minimum age of 18

Tools

Pallet truck

Forklift

Job description

HIRING NOW! Warehouse Person, Non-Refrigerated – Atlanta

Publix Super Markets tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the US. We are privately-owned, hold no long-term debt and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop. It’s satisfying to work for – and be an owner in – a Fortune 100 company that is widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry.

Duties/Responsibilities

The Warehouse Person is responsible for maintaining the appearance of the building according to Distribution’s Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures as well as ensuring product is accessible for safe selection and delivery to stores. This associate works with multiple groups to assist with cleaning industrial equipment, tractor trailers, and facility floors. They sort recycling materials and help reduce shrink by collecting damaged cases, sorting product, repackaging, and properly labeling cases. Their work follows a Master Sanitation Schedule, and each of their completed tasks is documented.
The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What we’re looking for

• Be at least 18 years old
• Successfully complete a Work Attitude Survey
• Be able to:
  • Work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time
  • Obtain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations (on or before the start date in the position)
  • Use cleaning chemicals and powered industrial equipment that require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Lift, carry and stack product weighing up to 67 pounds
  • Stand, bend, stoop, twist, and perform repetitive work for long periods of time
• Operate a pallet truck or forklift without any part of the body exposed outside of the operator compartment
• Read, write, and identify and verify numbers
• Interpret, understand, and follow instructions

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
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

Publix provides a Holiday bonus in November based on certain criteria. The longer your tenure with Publix, the better your bonus! Additional details can be provided during a job interview.

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.