Description
The purpose of this position is to distribute and pick up all critical, sensitive, and confidential mail, material, equipment, truck parts, motors, and supplies to and from Publix offices, warehouses, and store locations.
Responsibilities include:
Transporting cargo by driving Publix’s 15 and 24-foot box trucks to and from Lakeland Publix complexes, following predefined routes.
Loading and unloading into box trucks using Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs), including pallet jacks, single and double electric jacks, and forklifts
Delivering and collecting mail/pallets of materials
Sorting/distributing all incoming/outgoing interoffice, store and divisional, as well as pallets of mail
Completing all aspects of the 3:00 a.
m.
Monday morning retail store mail process, while still maintaining the daily responsibilities for the rest of the day
Assisting in other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Must be at least 20 years old
High school diploma or the equivalent
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an excellent driving record
Must have basic knowledge of MS Outlook
Must possess excellent attendance and punctuality record
Must demonstrate safe working habits
Must have the ability to lift in excess of 70 pounds
Must be able to stand, walk, lift overhead, bend, stoops, squat, and carry for prolonged periods
Must have the ability to successfully complete the Publix powered industrial truck training and driving training class
Must be able to maneuver pallets ranging from 100 – 2,000 pounds with a manual hand jack
Must be able to use a 10 key calculator and personal computer
Must have good human relation skills (the ability to work well with other and be a team player)
Must be willing to assist other team members in other areas without interrupting the work flow of others
Must possess professionalism and confidentiality
Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work under deadlines and handle a high volume of work accurately
Must be able to handle and prioritize a variety of tasks and responsibilities
Must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
Must have the ability to withstand rapid temperature and weather changes
Must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work and
A commitment to Publix and our mission.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of box truck driving experience and mail distribution
Basic knowledge of Publix Mailroom database and PacTrac systems
Knowledge of Publix organizational structure
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
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
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.