Box Truck Courier, Mail Services - Lakeland

Box Truck Courier, Mail Services – Lakeland

Base pay range: $34,000.00 – $46,000.00 per year.

The purpose of this position is to distribute and pick up all critical, sensitive, and confidential mail, material, equipment, truck parts, motors, and supplies to and from Publix offices, warehouses, and store locations.

• 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.

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record.
• Basic knowledge of MS Outlook.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality record.
• Safe working habits.
• Ability to lift over 70 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift overhead, bend, stoop, squat, and carry for prolonged periods.
• Ability to complete Publix powered industrial truck training and driving training class.
• Ability to maneuver pallets ranging from 100 – 2,000 pounds with a manual hand jack.
• Proficiency using a 10‑key calculator and personal computer.
• Good human‑relation skills and being a team player.
• Willingness to assist other team members in other areas without interrupting workflow.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle a high volume of work accurately.
• Ability to handle and prioritize a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
• Work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Ability to withstand rapid temperature and weather changes.
• Enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work.
• Commitment to Publix and its mission.

• One year of box truck driving experience and mail distribution.
• Basic knowledge of Publix Mailroom database and Pac Trac systems.
• Knowledge of Publix organizational structure.

• Employee stock ownership plan and opportunity to purchase additional shares.
• 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 at facilities with a cafeteria.
• All other benefits are available on the Publix benefits page.

Year End Bonus
Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November, ranging from 15 hours of pay in the first year to one week’s pay in the second year, and two weeks’ pay in subsequent years.

Additional Information
Your application may require additional steps. Monitor your email, including spam, daily for time‑sensitive requests. Do not use your Publix email address when applying. Publix does not file immigration petitions for non‑citizens.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Retail