Forklift Palletizer Operator, PM, Dairy - Lakeland

Requisition Number

28783BR

Description

Performing daily start up and shut down tasks

Stacking product when necessary

Tracking and tagging pallets

Operating equipment

Keeping the machines supplied with necessary materials

Transporting, loading and unloading pallets of product from trailers

Performing minor mechanical adjustments and preventative maintenance on equipment

Completing all necessary paperwork required by the position and

Other duties as assigned.

Department

Lakeland Dairy

Required Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old

Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Must demonstrate safe work habits

Must be able to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift

Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds frequently

Must have excellent attendance and punctuality

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Must have good human relation skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team member)

Must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours

Must be willing to assist other team members in other areas

Must have the ability to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time

Must be able to use creative thinking for troubleshooting

Must have basic mechanical skills

Must have the ability to work efficiently with little or no supervision

Must possess basic math skills

Must be able to communicate effectively

Must show enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work and

A Commitment to Publix and our Mission.

Preferred Qualifications

General knowledge of machine operation and touch screen control systems.

Hours of Work

1:00pm - 9:30pm; rotating days.

Work Environment

Temperatures range from 34 to 40 degrees, wet & slippery.

Frequency of Pay

Weekly

Minimum Base Pay

16.35

Maximum Base Pay

22.55

Potential Annual Base Pay

34,008 - 46,904

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.

Other Compensation Information

Weekend Differential: A $2.00 per hour weekend differential is paid to associates for hours worked between 12:00 am Saturday through 11:59 pm Sunday.

Starting pay is $1.00 to $2.00 above pay range minimum depending on experience or applicable skill level.

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)

Travel Frequency

0%

Address

3045 New Tampa Hwy

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.

* Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.

Facility

Lak Dairy Manufacturing B018