A good place too work if you are patient. - Deli Clerk Publix Employee Review

3.0
Aug 10, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

After a year and 1000 hours you receive a retail bonus after inventory is taken every 3 months if you are part time it is 8 hours of pay, if you are full time it depends on the inventory taken and how long you have worked there. And after i think 3 years of employment you are given Publix stock just for working. 401k is offered after 3 months of employment and the match up 3% of what you contribute.

Cons

Due to the economy many if not all the stores are no longer hiring nor promoting Full time personnel. This is the only way you can apply for management. You need 6 months of full time as such, I have given opportunities a one star. Unless you are full time there is no room for growth. Also the health and dental insurance is terrible.

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Cons

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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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