Environmental Sanitor, PM, Deli - Lakeland

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership plan

Share purchase option

401(k) retirement savings plan

Health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Associate responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment across the plant, including smoke trucks, coolers, and docks. The role requires handling caustic chemicals with protective gear, moving heavy racks and pallets, and operating wash and lifting equipment after proper training.

You will support all departments, adhere to safety and quality policies, and perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with GMPs.
• Must demonstrate safe working habits.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to push roll equipment that weighs in excess of 650 pounds.
• Must possess general knowledge of machine operation with the ability to recognize problems.
• Must be able to bend/squat down, etc.
• Must be able to learn and perform all positions.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to attend forklift, pallet jack, floor scrubber and high lift training.
• Must have good human relations skills 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.
• Must be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitizing smoke trucks (racks), large plastic combos, smoke sticks, baskets, garbage cans and other equipment as needed.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of coolers, storage rooms and docks, including floors and drains, and removal of processing waste and trash.
• Use dangerous/caustic chemicals while donning proper protective gear.
• Will push and pull heavy equipment continually during shift and transport racks, tubs, baskets, and combos plant-wide.
• Operate the tree rack wash, hand jacks, electric pallet jacks, fork lifts, high lifts, floor scrubbers and other equipment after training.
• Assisting all departments in all areas of the food plant as needed.
• Adhere to safety and quality policies while on Publix property.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Math skills

Fast-paced environment

Attendance and punctuality

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Floor scrubbers

Hand jacks

Job description

• Cleaning and sanitizing smoke trucks (racks), large plastic combos, smoke sticks, baskets, garbage cans and other equipment as needed


• Cleaning and sanitizing of coolers, storage rooms and docks, including floors and drains, and removal of processing waste and trash


• Use dangerous/caustic chemicals while donning proper protective gear


• Will push and pull heavy equipment continually during shift which includes, but is not limited to, transporting of racks, tubs, baskets, and combos and other equipment plant wide


• Operate the automatic tree (rack) wash, hand jacks, electric pallet jacks, fork lifts, high lifts, floor scrubbers and other equipment as needed, once properly trained


• Assisting all departments in all areas of the food plant as needed


• Adhere to all safety and quality policies while on Publix property


• Other duties assigned

Department

Manufacturing

Job Category

Manufacturing

Description

• Cleaning and sanitizing smoke trucks (racks), large plastic combos, smoke sticks, baskets, garbage cans and other equipment as needed


• Cleaning and sanitizing of coolers, storage rooms and docks, including floors and drains, and removal of processing waste and trash


• Use dangerous/caustic chemicals while donning proper protective gear


• Will push and pull heavy equipment continually during shift which includes, but is not limited to, transporting of racks, tubs, baskets, and combos and other equipment plant wide


• Operate the automatic tree (rack) wash, hand jacks, electric pallet jacks, fork lifts, high lifts, floor scrubbers and other equipment as needed, once properly trained


• Assisting all departments in all areas of the food plant as needed


• Adhere to all safety and quality policies while on Publix property


• Other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old


• 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


• Ability to push roll equipment that weighs in excess of 650 pounds


• Must possess general knowledge of machine operation with the ability to recognize problems when they occur


• Must be able to bend/stoop squat down, etc.


• Must be able to learn and perform all positions


• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment


• Must be willing to attend forklift, pallet jack, floor scrubber and high lift training


• 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

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 November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks pay.