Pre-Assembly Worker, Overnight, Fresh Kitchen - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; 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

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches at facilities with a cafeteria

Job summary

A major grocery retailer is seeking dedicated individuals for a role involving equipment setup and inventory management. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and demonstrate excellent work habits, strong communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently independently. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including stock ownership, health plans, and a year-end bonus depending on tenure. This role may require working flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be dependable and possess good follow-up skills.
• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-up and start-up activities on all equipment.
• Document equipment inspections and report unsafe conditions.
• Label and ensure accurate inventory of products.

Skills

Excellent work habits

Good human relations skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to work efficiently with little supervision

Job description

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.

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24‑48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email. For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration‑related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H‑1B or TN petition or permanent residence.