Warehouse Selector - Lakeland Refrigerated

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Additional stock purchases

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free meals

Job summary

Publix Super Markets in Lakeland, FL is seeking a warehouse selector to join our Distribution team. You will determine earnings by completing orders efficiently and safely, pulling products for delivery, and preparing pallets for trucking.

Expected responsibilities include lifting, standing, and operating a pallet truck while adhering to safety and efficiency standards. This is a full-time, on-site role with growth opportunities within a Fortune 100 company.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to work a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift and carry items up to 85 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Determine earnings by completing orders efficiently and safely.
• Pull products ordered by Publix stores, place on pallets, wrap and prepare for delivery.
• Operate and adapt to state-of-the-art warehouse technology to locate products and manage inventory.

Skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Willingness to work weekends

Team player

Tools

Pallet truck 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

YOU determine how much you earn as a warehouse selector. The more orders you complete safely and efficiently, the more money you earn each week! The average Publix selector performs at a rate greater than 100% which means that you, too, can earn above standard pay. Are you the competitive type? It pays to be the best because selectors are rewarded for working efficiently and with accurate results.What if your work was also your workout? Selectors are constantly walking, lifting, bending, and stretching. If you’re into sports, cardio, strength training, weightlifting, running or bodybuilding, this job will help keep you in shape. Selectors pull products ordered by Publix stores, place them onto pallets, wrap the finished order, and get it ready to be placed on a truck for delivery. To increase their efficiency, selectors use state-of-the-art technology to notify them of the products that have been ordered and where they are in the warehouse. Our warehouse selectors are team players and instrumental in helping keep our shelves stocked in our more than 1,400 store locations.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 a rotating schedule which includes some weekends and holidays
• Work fluctuating shifts, when needed
• Select, lift, carry, and stack product weighing
  • 67 pounds for frozen foods and produce
  • 85 pounds for boxed meat/dairy
  • Stand, bend, stoop, 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
  • Obtain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations (on or before their start date in the position)
  • Perform job duties efficiently, accurately, and safely
  • Read, write, and identify and verify numbers
  • Interpret, understand, and follow instructions and
  • Pass a Physical Agility Test (before the start date in the position), as applicable

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.