Quality Assurance Inspector, Deli Kitchen - Lakeland

Publix; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their quality assurance team. This role involves ensuring that all products meet stringent quality standards and regulatory compliance, from raw material inspection to final product evaluation. Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong teamwork and communication skills. If you are passionate about quality and safety in food production and want to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with GMPs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance inspections and ensure compliance with FDA and USDA regulations.
• Collect and package samples for testing and verify cooking temperatures.

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

• 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 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.