Pre-Assembly Worker, Overnight, Fresh Kitchen - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Additional stock purchases

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is seeking manufacturing staff in Lakeland, FL. You will perform equipment setup, handle packaging, and transport products to correct areas. You will document inspections and lot numbers, and assist with daily production tasks in a fast-paced, GMP-driven environment.

Kept notes include labeling, inventory accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures with a focus on teamwork and reliable attendance. This role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must demonstrate GMPs and safe working habits.
• Must be able to push/pull pallets over 1500 lbs.
• Must lift over 50 lbs frequently.
• Must learn and perform all positions in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work well with others and be a team player.
• Must work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Must understand Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Must communicate effectively and follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-up and start-up on all equipment in the department.
• Open packages, place product in tubs or racks, and transport to the correct area.
• Document equipment inspections and report unsafe conditions.
• Document lot numbers and code dates.
• Label and ensure accurate inventory of products.
• Read and comprehend production paperwork and documents.
• Audit materials for Quality Assurance.
• Assist operators with daily production tasks.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMP adherence

Safe working habits

Team player

Heavy lifting

Fast-paced environments

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Lockout/Tagout awareness

Job description

Department

Manufacturing

Job Category

Manufacturing

Description

• Performing set-up and start-up activities on all equipment in the department
• Opening packages, placing product in tubs or racking product, and transporting to appropriate area
• Documenting equipment inspections and reporting unsafe conditions or damage to product, equipment or facility
• Documenting lot numbers and code dates
• Labeling and ensuring accurate inventory of products
• Reading and comprehending production paperwork and documents
• Auditing materials for Quality Assurance
• Assisting operators with daily production tasks
• Accurately completing all paperwork required by the position
• Other duties as 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 push or pull pallets in excess of 1500 lbs.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs. frequently
• 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
• 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 understand Lockout/Tagout compliance requirements
• Must be dependable and possess good follow up skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• 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
• 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.