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Publix Forklift Palletizer Operator, PM, Dairy - Lakeland in Lakeland, Florida

28783BR

Position Title:

Forklift Palletizer Operator, PM, Dairy - Lakeland

Department:

Lakeland Dairy

Location:

Lakeland, FL

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.

Req ID:

28783BR

Hours of Work:

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

Facility:

Lak Dairy Manufacturing B018

State:

Florida

Frequency of Pay:

Weekly

Travel Frequency:

0%

Minimum Base Pay:

16.35

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.

Address:

3045 New Tampa Hwy

City:

Lakeland

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.

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.

Maximum Base Pay:

22.55

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.

Potential Annual Base Pay:

34,008 - 46,904

Zip Code:

33815-3468

Work Environment:

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

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) (https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/)

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