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Forklift/Palletizer Operator, Cultured Products, ON, Dairy - Lakeland

Publix
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2027

Description

  • Performing all team assignments
  • Maintaining housekeeping
  • Stacking 10 - 40 pound cases of cultured products when robot is down
  • Tracking number of cases to cooler
  • Transporting full pallets of products to cooler
  • Transporting fruit totes to and from cooler and fruit stations
  • Record lot information
  • Keeping sufficient pallet supply
  • Keeping operators on floor and mezzanine supplied with packaging materials
  • Clearing jams at robot and maintaining housekeeping in cage area
  • Interacting with associates and leadership
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Must demonstrate safe working habits
  • Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds frequently
  • Must obtain license and operate forklift
  • Must be able to learn and perform all positions
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must have good human relations skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team player)
  • Must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
  • Must have excellent attendance and punctuality
  • Must be willing to assist team members in other areas
  • Must be able to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time
  • Must be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision
  • Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
  • Must possess basic math skills
  • Must be able to communicate effectively
  • Must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work and
  • Must show a commitment to Publix and our mission
Hours of Work
03:45 PM - 02:15 AM; Primarily Monday through Thursday
Work Environment
Temperatures range from 35 to 95 degrees. Wet and slippery.

Frequency of Pay
Weekly
Minimum Base Pay
17.20

Maximum Base Pay
23.75
Potential Annual Base Pay
35,776 - 49,400

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

Night differential: A $.75 per hour night differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m. (this does not include shifts that end at midnight or begin at 3:00 a.m.).

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-beta.publix.com/benefits/
Travel Frequency
0%
Address
3045 New Tampa Hwy

City
Lakeland
State
Florida

Zip Code
33815

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.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.

Facility

Lak Dairy Manufacturing B018

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