I applied in-person. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Publix (Orlando, FL) in Jul 2010
Interview
Filled out the application on the computer, met with the store manager, 10 minute un-official interview then followed. two days later met with assistant store manage who administered a drug test, and formally gave me an interview. one week later I started orientation
I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Publix (Huntsville, AL) in Mar 2012
Interview
Filled out application on computer located within the store and received a call about a month later from the produce manager. He explained the duties of a produce clerk and asked my experience within retail and any grocery experience, and why I might be interested in working with produce. The process was comfortable and easy, like talking to a friend I'd known for a while.