Quality Assurance Inspector, ON, Deli Kitchen - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

401(k)

Health, dental & vision

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Publix Super Markets in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Quality Assurance & Food Safety professional to perform room and cooler checks, verify ingredients, labels, lot numbers, and ensure products meet GMP and FDA/USDA standards. You will support associates, help maintain SSOP and HACCP records, verify temperatures, collect samples, and participate in pre-op inspections while upholding safety and quality across the kitchen and production process.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Demonstrate good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
• Ability to learn and perform all QA positions
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good human relations and teamwork
• Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Collaborate with USDA inspectors and compliance officials
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

Responsibilities

• Perform room checks and cooler checks for GMP compliance and product quality
• Inspect ingredients, labels, lot numbers and code dates
• Maintain FDA/USDA-regulatory records including SSOP and HACCP
• Verify temperatures and cooking/chilling standards
• Collect and package samples for testing
• Support QA associates and kitchen teams across functions
• Evaluate variances using the QA production process to inform decisions
• Ensure products are manufactured from receipt to shipping under correct procedures
• Taste and evaluate product samples
• Cross-train in lab responsibilities and understand deli kitchen processes
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately

Skills

GMP knowledge

Team player

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Department

Manufacturing

Job Category

Quality Assurance & Food Safety

Description

• 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.
  

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 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.

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.