Warehouse Person - Deerfield Beach

Publix Super Markets; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 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

Paid Parental Leave

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches at facilities

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is hiring for a Warehouse Person in our Distribution area. You will maintain sanitation standards, keep the facility clean, and ensure product accessibility for efficient store delivery.

The role involves operating pallet trucks and forklifts, handling various weights, and coordinating with multiple teams to support clean, organized shipping and receiving processes.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods.
• Certification in pallet truck and forklift operations (on or before start date).
• Able to use cleaning chemicals and powered equipment with PPE.
• Lift/carry/stack product weighing up to 65–85 pounds depending on area.
• Read, write, and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building appearance per Distribution’s Sanitation SOPs.
• Ensure product is accessible for safe selection and delivery to stores.
• Assist with cleaning industrial equipment and facility floors.
• Sort recycling materials and help reduce shrink by repackaging and labeling cases.
• Document completed tasks as per Master Sanitation Schedule.

Skills

Age 18+

Pallet jack cert

Forklift cert

PPE use

Numerical literacy

Ability to lift heavy

Tools

Pallet truck (pallet jack)

Forklift

Job description

Description

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

Department

Distribution

Job Category

Warehousing

Description

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 to be 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
• 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
    • 65 pounds for Fleet Maintenance
    • 67 pounds for Return Center
    • 67 pounds for Frozen Foods and Produce
    • 85 pounds for Boxed Meat/Dairy
• Stand, bend, stoop and twist and do 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
• Work under strict time requirements
• Read, write, and identify and verify numbers
• Interpret, understand, and follow instructions

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: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)

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

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.