Salad Room Operator, AM, Deli - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Publix Super Markets in Lakeland, FL seeks a Maintenance & Equipment associate to operate department machinery including Lieder, Accraply and Zeph, while upholding strict GMP and sanitation standards. The role involves preventative maintenance, documentation, and occasional heavy lifting in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must meet GMP, safety and attendance requirements, be able to work various shifts, and collaborate across departments to ensure quality packaging and production flow.

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 lift in excess of 25 pounds repetitively, 50 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to push and pull full tubs of product (750 lbs).
• 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.
• 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 possess general knowledge of machine operation with the ability to recognize problems when they occur.
• Ability to push roll tubs that weigh in excess of 650 lbs.
• 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 and a commitment to Publix and our mission.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment in department to include, (Lieder, Accraply and Zeph).
• Practice strict sanitation and GMP practices to insure food safe products are being manufactured.
• Perform required operator’s preventative maintenance tasks.
• Some heavy lifting required.
• Conduct inspection’s of all packaging equipment
• Document environmental concerns for QA and USDA
• Maintain accurate documentation on Quality, Production and sanitation information
• Must be able to work in other areas as needed/requested
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMPs

Team player

Good attendance

Strong safety mindset

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Basic math

Machine troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout familiarity

Tools

Lieder

Accraply

Zeph

Job description

• Operate all equipment in department to include, (Lieder, Accraply and Zeph).


• Practice strict sanitation and GMP practices to insure food safe products are being manufactured.


• Perform required operator’s preventative maintenance tasks.


• Some heavy lifting required.


• Conduct inspection’s of all packaging equipment


• Document environmental concerns for QA and USDA


• Maintain accurate documentation on Quality, Production and sanitation information


• Must be able to work in other areas as needed/requested


• Other duties as assigned.

Department

Manufacturing

Job Category

Maintenance & Equipment

Description

• Operate all equipment in department to include, (Lieder, Accraply and Zeph).


• Practice strict sanitation and GMP practices to insure food safe products are being manufactured.


• Perform required operator’s preventative maintenance tasks.


• Some heavy lifting required.


• Conduct inspection’s of all packaging equipment


• Document environmental concerns for QA and USDA


• Maintain accurate documentation on Quality, Production and sanitation information


• Must be able to work in other areas as needed/requested


• 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 lift in excess of 25 pounds repetitively, 50 lbs occasionally


• Must be able to push and pull full tubs of product (750 lbs)


• 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 possess general knowledge of machine operation with the ability to recognize problems when they occur


• Ability to push roll tubs that weigh in excess of 650 lb’s


• 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 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.

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.