Smoke in the mirrors - Grocery Replenishment Specialist Publix Employee Review

1.0
Feb 4, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Benefits are great if you can withstand lowering your dignity to try and climb up the ladder.

Cons

Managers treat you like slaves. It is not at all what they promise. I worked 3 years busting my back for the company, I had to fight for full time even though I earned it. It normally takes any where from 3-5 years to get full time and "that's just the way Publix is"...unless you know someone. You get great time off but requesting it is like pulling teeth, always a problem. They also expect you to never be sick even though your allowed certain sick days. Its not at all a family environment. The favoritism is disgustingly obvious and again its who you know not what you know. I passed the managers test with flying colors and was told I was more likely to get promoted because I am a woman. But then I did not show up the day after Irma which erased the 6 days straight (50hour week) I pulled right before. Its just never enough for the narcissists that manage the place. And HR doesn't exist in this company. I called everyday like 5 times for 2 weeks straight and left messages to report the hostility I received after upsetting the store manager. Its sad, I was so passionate to be apart of such a successful company, but if they don't do something about their middle managers the company will not last. No one will line up to work for a company who only provides part time jobs and also treats their people like dirt.

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4.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Good compensation including not just standard pay, but also end of year bonus 80 hours for hourly associates, 8% of your annual earnings granted to you in free company stock thru which quarterly dividends are paid, ok 401k, and gift card and other associate coupons. Good stability and growth. Good company culture.

Cons

Can be slow and resistant to change. Uses some antiquated systems and software that should have been replaced years ago. Does some things that don't make sense. Some managers can be good, while others not very good. Although these cons may be true for a lot of companies. All roads eventually lead to Lakeland where they are headquartered. Geography can be a big one if you are not a Florida native. If you don't want to live in Florida for some legitimate reasons, there can be limited job options in other states, especially if you aren't interested in retail or warehouse jobs. Standard retail negatives about not having a lot of holidays off.

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