Dock Person - McCalla

McCalla, AL March 20, 2026 Full Time Workday

operating Powered Industrial Trucks
accurately loading and securing pallets of outbound product for safe transportation
ensuring all pallets and totes are accurately accounted for on the correct trailer per the load sheets for delivery to retail
loading special orders and credits/outs and merging with the correct load
communicating load close information to shipping office associates
supplying pallets or shipping platforms for selectors use on the dock
communicating incoming and outgoing pallet trailers to dock coordinator and manager to ensure supply is sufficient for shipping needs
moving shipping containers i.e., totes, produce baskets, etc. to selecting areas and replenishing throughout the shift
monitoring and recording trailer temperatures as outlined in cold chain Standard Operation Procedures to ensure product temperature is not compromised
operating baler Return Center only
operating pallet sorter
sorting bulk mail and dropping at correct lanes for shipping
cleaning debris from work/loading area
the responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

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be at least 18 years old
successfully complete a Criminal Background Check (CBC) and drug test (applies to Pharmacy Warehouse only)
not have a positive Publix drug test result within the previous 3 years (applies to Pharmacy Warehouse only)
ability to work nights
ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time
obtain and maintain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations (on or before his or her start date in the position)
successfully complete a work attitude survey
ability to use powered industrial equipment that require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

ability to lift a minimum of 67 pounds (85 pounds in Boxed Meat/Dairy Warehouse)
ability to stack product of varying weights
ability to bend, stoop, and twist
ability to sit, stand and do repetitive work for long periods of time
ability to read, write, identify, and verify numbers
ability to work under strict time requirements
ability to interpret, understand, and follow instructions

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