Environmental Sanitor, ON, Fresh Kitchen- Lakeland

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental, and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a dedicated team member to perform cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment, while maintaining a clean and organized environment. You will operate a forklift, manage chemical storage, and assist with various maintenance tasks.

Applicants should be at least 18 years old and demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices. The position offers extensive benefits, including stock ownership opportunities, health plans, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to push or pull heavy equipment.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift.
• 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 30 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Disassembling and cleaning production equipment.
• Organizing and cleaning the kitchen and storage areas.
• Transporting equipment to specific areas using a forklift or pallet jack.
• Maintaining cleanliness of walls, vents, and drains.
• Operating and maintaining the floor scrubber.

Skills

General knowledge of machine operation

Creative thinking for troubleshooting

Ability to work well with others

Ability to communicate effectively

Job description

Responsibilities

• Disassembling and cleaning, sanitizing and reassembling all detachable production equipment
• Applying various chemicals on different equipment, as well as in environmental locations
• Organizing and cleaning of kitchen, trash dock, and storage areas
• Transporting of racks, tubs, cardboard, and equipment to specific areas which will include the use of a forklift and or pallet jack
• Maintaining the cleanliness of walls, vents, doors, drains, and garbage cans
• Working with multiple departments to meet their sanitation needs organizing air and water hoses
• Rinsing out all empty drums
• Helping maintain chemical storage area
• Operating and maintaining floor scrubber
• Helping with housekeeping duties where needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to push or pull heavy equipment
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift
• 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 30 pounds frequently
• Must possess general knowledge of machine operation
• Must be able to use creative thinking for troubleshooting
• 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 able 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 be able to communicate effectively
• Must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work
• A commitment to Publix and our mission

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if the associate remains employed through the issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.