Night Shift Dock & Forklift Operator — Pallet Loading

Publix Super Markets; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership plan

Additional stock purchase

401(k) retirement savings

Health, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Benefits website

Job summary

Publix Super Markets Distribution in Sarasota is seeking a Warehouse Associate to load and secure pallets for outbound product, ensuring accuracy on trailers per load sheets for retail delivery. You will operate PIT equipment, assist with special orders, and support dock activities throughout shifts.

The role requires lifting up to 67 pounds, ability to work nights and weekends, and adherence to cold chain SOPs. Join a team focused on efficient shipping and reliable daily operations.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended periods.
• Obtain and maintain pallet truck and forklift certifications by start date.
• Successfully complete a work attitude survey.
• Ability to use PPE with powered equipment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 67 pounds.
• Ability to read, write, identify and verify numbers.
• Ability to follow instructions under time pressure.

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 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

Read numbers

Repetitive work

Teamwork

Tools

Pallet jack certification

Forklift certification

Job description

Publix Super Markets Distribution in Sarasota is seeking a Warehouse Associate to load and secure pallets for outbound product, ensuring accuracy on trailers per load sheets for retail delivery. You will operate PIT equipment, assist with special orders, and support dock activities throughout shifts.

The role requires lifting up to 67 pounds, ability to work nights and weekends, and adherence to cold chain SOPs. Join a team focused on efficient shipping and reliable daily operations.