Environmental Sanitor - Deli - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Publix in Lakeland, FL seeks an individual for sanitation and maintenance within the Thermal Processing Department. Responsibilities include cleaning production areas, safe chemical handling, and strict adherence to SOPs. The role requires physical work, ability to lift heavy weights, and willingness to work varied shifts.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the commitment to Publix and its mission. Candidates should demonstrate GMP compliance and strong attendance.

Qualifications

• must be at least 18 years old
• must demonstrate safe working habits
• must follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• must learn and perform all positions
• must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds frequently
• must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
• must have excellent attendance and punctuality
• must possess basic math skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the Thermal Processing Department and production areas.
• Dispense and use chemicals safely and according to SOPs.
• Follow and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Prevent damage when cleaning equipment and control panels.
• Apply and use various chemicals on equipment and in environmental locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good GMP habits

Team player

Effective communicator

Basic math skills

Safety conscious

Job description

Responsibilities include:

• maintaining the cleanliness of Thermal Processing Department (smokehouses, blast chillers, coolers) and production rooms including floors, ceilings, walls, vents, doors and drains
• dispensing and using chemicals safely
• maintaining standard operating procedures
• ensuring the prevention of damage when cleaning equipment, including electrical wiring and control panels
• applying and using various chemicals on equipment and in environmental locations
• other duties as assigned.

• must be at least 18 years old
• must be able to use industrial strength chemicals
• must be able to understand and demonstrate all Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
• must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• must demonstrate safe working habits
• must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds frequently
• must be able to learn and perform all positions
• must be able to pull racks weighing in excess of 100 pounds
• must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• must have good human relations skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team player)
• must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
• must have excellent attendance and punctuality
• must be willing to assist other team members in other areas
• must be able to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time
• must be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision
• must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• must possess basic math skills
• must be able to communicate effectively
• must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work and
• a commitment to Publix and our mission.