Box Truck Courier, Mail Services - Lakeland

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Must have the ability to withstand rapid temperature and weather changes.
• Show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work.
• A commitment to Publix and our mission.

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.