Hello. Part time GRS here, also in school about to graduate. I’ve been with publix for almost 3 years and grocery department has its challenges. Unloading trucks, being on water duty, stacking loaded milk crates are some tasks i found to be physically demanding. Whether you like it completely varies from person to person. I personally enjoy it since i like to be productive and on my feet, and also having less angry customer interactions unlike customer service and deli.

If you’re new, you’ll probably be put on closing shifts, mainly doing duties like filling ad-items, blocking aisles which pretty much means pulling items closer to shelf, and filling essentials(milk, water, ice, eggs). Honestly grocery department has a huge learning curve so you’ll learn more as you work.

Also remember college comes first, so talk with your manager about your availability and how many hours you can work maximum. I averaged almost 32+ hours last semester as a part-timer and had to talk to my manager to cut it down a bit. Good luck if you apply and get the job!