Student Friendly:Pickup Associate(Lakeland)
Lakeland Role Highlights
At a Glance
- Worksite: Lakeland, FL (Local Candidate Preferred)
- Hiring: Publix Super Markets
- Job Title: Pickup Associate (Flexible Hours in Lakeland)
- Ideal for: Students, Graduates, or Entry-Level candidates.
- This Lakeland-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Publix Super Markets team in Lakeland, FL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Lakeland, a key hub for the Retail Operations industry.
What You Get
- Pay Rate: $16-$19/Hour (approx. $18.2k/Year)
- Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable).
- Join a friendly Lakeland team with flexible shifts.
Position Scope
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
Deliver Premier Service Curbside
About Publix
Publix Super Markets is famously dedicated to treating every customer like royalty. Our Curbside Pickup operations bring that in-store hospitality directly to the customer's car window. The Pickup Associate is the final, smiling face of our digital shopping experience. When you embark on a career in retail jobs with Publix, you are joining a highly respected, employee-owned family defined by ownership, pride, and community focus.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking outgoing, energetic, and highly hospitable individuals to join our curbside pickup team. As an entry-level Pickup Associate, you will be responsible for managing the order staging area, greeting arriving customers, and loading their groceries safely. You will serve as a service ambassador, delivering the signature warmth that sets Publix apart in the grocery retail industry. This is an active role perfect for those who love working outdoors and providing instant gratification to customers.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Order Hand-Offs: Monitor smart devices for arriving customers, rapidly retrieving their bagged orders from the coolers and freezers with extreme speed.
- Curbside Hospitality: Deliver staged orders safely to customer vehicles in the parking lot, providing a warm, friendly Publix greeting and ensuring they are satisfied with any substitutions.
- Safe Loading: Carefully pack the customer's trunk, ensuring fragile items like eggs and bread are placed on top to prevent damage during the drive home.
- Staging Management: Keep the staging area perfectly organized, ensuring that orders awaiting pickup are kept at the correct temperatures to preserve food safety.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
We ensure our employee-owners are rewarded for their dedication:
- Salary: Competitive base wage of $16.00 to $19.00 per hour.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Earn company stock at no cost to you, building incredible long-term wealth just by doing your job.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Access to generous educational assistance programs for degree-seeking associates.
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages available starting after a brief introductory period.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age (with valid work permit) or 18 years of age depending on specific location rules.
- No prior retail or fulfillment experience is required—we train you the Publix way.
- Must possess an incredibly friendly, service-first mindset and a willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Comfortable walking briskly for an entire shift and safely lifting up to 40 pounds regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Pickup Associate position pay at Publix Super Markets?
This role offers a pay range of $16 - $19. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Lakeland.
Where is this Pickup Associate job located?
This position is based in Lakeland, FL. Publix Super Markets has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Lakeland.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Pickup Associate job?
No prior experience is required. Publix Super Markets provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Publix Super Markets offer for this position?
Publix Super Markets provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Publix Super Markets offer tuition assistance or education benefits?
Yes, Publix Super Markets offers tuition assistance or education benefits for eligible associates. These programs can help cover tuition, books, and fees toward degrees and certifications — check the listing or ask the employer for full details.
What does a typical day look like as a Pickup Associate?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in Publix Super Markets's Lakeland facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
