Administrative Opportunities

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An invaluable support team.

Publix hires or promotes several hundred people each year to fill clerical openings—around 225 in 2008. These are opportunities for Publix associates or outside candidates to get their foot in the door at our Corporate Offices or at our Distribution Centers and Manufacturing Plants. But our clerical positions are more than just stepping stones to a long career. They are vital to the successful operation of a huge supermarket chain.

Contributions

Our talented administrative support teams:

provide a professional, well-informed reception to the people who call or visit our Corporate Offices, Manufacturing Plants, and Distribution Centers
track numbers vital to monitoring our progress in every aspect of the supermarket business
process the paperwork involved in operating a billion-dollar enterprise
administer voluminous files, both soft and hard copies
handle arrangements for meetings, training sessions, trips, and major events like our annual Leadership Conference.

Numbers

We have more than 900 clerical positions in our support areas. Most of them—nearly 800—are in our Corporate Offices in Lakeland. The rest are in our Divisional Offices in Atlanta, Jacksonville and Miami, in our Distribution Centers in Atlanta, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, and Sarasota, and in our Manufacturing Plants in Atlanta, Deerfield and Jacksonville.

Administrative Positions

Hourly Support 1 positions usually require data entry skills, basic computer skills, and good customer service skills.

Hourly Support 2 and Secretary I positions usually require more advanced computer skills (including the ability to create and proofread documents and spreadsheets), strong customer service skills (including exemplary phone etiquette), and basic research skills. Time management is essential to effectively handle the multi-tasking involved in these positions.

Hourly Support 3 and Secretary II positions usually require some mathematical skills, sophisticated computer skills (including the ability to create and maintain databases), and advanced customer service skills. These associates often serve as a department's primary contact, assist internal and external customers with complex problems, and train other associates about administrative policies and procedures. They perform some analytical tasks, deal with confidential information, and must have the maturity and self-discipline to work independently. These associates are superior multi-taskers!

A few of our administrative positions have other titles such as Distribution Operator and Mail Clerk/Courier. We also have Hourly Support 4 and Hourly Support 5 positions, which require very specialized skills. Most administrative openings are filled by promoting from within, but there are many administrative opportunities each year that are available to outside candidates.

How To Apply

View our current openings in Corporate Offices, Distribution Centers and Manufacturing Plants, then apply for any that interest you. Many of the administrative positions have the words "Hourly Support" in their title. Please make sure you apply only for those that ask for qualifications that match your skills, knowledge, education and experience.

There are computers at our Employment Offices in Lakeland and Atlanta for individuals who do not have personal access to a computer or hand-held device with internet access. If you would like to use a computer in our Lakeland office, please call 863-688-7407, ext. 32504, for an appointment. If you would like to use a computer in our Atlanta office, please call 770-995-0073, ext. 2153, for an appointment.

Publix Employment Office
1936 George Jenkins Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33815-3760
Map/Directions

Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Publix Employment Office
445 Hurricane Trail
Dacula, GA 30019
Map/Directions

Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Why I love Publix

Ann,
Administrative Assistant, HR

I came to Publix in September of 1999, joining the Human Resources Department at our Corporate Office. I started as a clerk with the Selections Systems team, then in 2004 moved to the Associate Relations team as the Administrative Assistant. That team helps answer all kinds of questions that our associates have about their employment at Publix.

I love the fact that my job is never dull or boring, that I get to help people, and that I work on such a variety of assignments from day to day. I also love the fact that I have continual opportunities to learn new tasks. I've had the good fortune to work with a lot of people by participating on many different teams and planning committees. My favorite responsibility is being the Chair Person for the Take Our Children to Work Day events here at Publix's Corporate Office.

I also enjoy the flexibility that I have with my schedule and the fact that I am working for a company that is financially stable. This is a great place to work.

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