GMP-Driven QA Inspector for Deli Kitchen

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; 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

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to perform room and cooler checks, verify ingredients, labels, lot numbers and code dates to ensure product quality. You will help ensure compliance with GMPs and FDA/USDA regulations, maintain SSOP/HACCP records, and support kitchen QA activities.

You will collect samples, verify temperatures, participate in pre-op inspections, and collaborate across associates to uphold consistent, safe food production from receiving

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 learn and perform all positions.
• 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.
• Have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must be able to work with USDA inspector in charge and other compliance officials.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform room checks and cooler checks to ensure GMP compliance, acceptable environmental conditions, and product quality.
• Perform quality assurance inspection tasks to include verification and tracking of correct product ingredients, labels, lot # and code date, net weights, etc.
• Help insure that each product is manufactured according to FDA and USDA regulations including, but not limited to maintaining cooking charts, yields, SSOP and HACCP records.
• Follow all safety requirements and good manufacturing practices.
• Verify thermometers accuracy.
• Verify cooking and chilling temperatures.
• Collect and package samples for testing.
• Perform pre-op and maintenance inspections (as required).
• Provide help to all associates in the quality assurance department and throughout the Kitchen.
• Use the “Quality Assurance Production” Process to evaluate variances that arise to collect all the necessary information so the correct decision can be determine.
• Overall, see that all products are manufactured under correct procedures from receiving of the raw materials to shipping of the finished product.
• Taste and evaluate all product samples received.
• Be cross trained in lab responsibilities.
• Become familiar with Deli Kitchen functions.
• Understand all Deli Kitchen processes and procedures and act upon discrepancies and
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent work habits

Team player

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Publix Super Markets in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to perform room and cooler checks, verify ingredients, labels, lot numbers and code dates to ensure product quality. You will help ensure compliance with GMPs and FDA/USDA regulations, maintain SSOP/HACCP records, and support kitchen QA activities.

You will collect samples, verify temperatures, participate in pre-op inspections, and collaborate across associates to uphold consistent, safe food production from receiving