Sanitation Operator, Overnight, Deli - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 20,664,000; 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

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a diligent sanitation associate in Lakeland, FL to uphold high SOP standards and ensure safe cleaning across production areas. The role involves handling chemicals, operating floor scrubbers, and assisting with equipment maintenance.

Candidates must be capable of lifting 50+ pounds, work well in a team, and follow GMP and safety protocols. Shift flexibility including nights and weekends is required, with opportunities to grow within Publix.

Qualifications

• Must follow GMPs and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate ability to work safely with chemicals.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds frequently.
• Ability to understand instructions and follow procedures.
• Capable of operating and maintaining cleaning equipment.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard operating procedures at an exceptional level.
• Prevent damage when cleaning equipment, including electrical wiring and panels.
• Apply various chemicals on equipment and environmental locations.
• Operate and maintain floor scrubbers.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment as needed.
• Assist other team members and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMP compliance

Team player

Safety minded

Heavy lifting

Job description

• Maintaining standard operating procedures at an exceptional level


• Ensuring the prevention of damage when cleaning equipment, including electrical wiring and control panels


• Applying various chemicals on different equipment as well as environmental locations


• Operating and maintaining floor scrubbers


• Others duties as assigned

Description

• Assembling and disassembling equipment


• Dispensing and using chemicals safely


• Cleaning all production equipment


• Maintaining standard operating procedures at an exceptional level


• Ensuring the prevention of damage when cleaning equipment, including electrical wiring and control panels


• Applying various chemicals on different equipment as well as environmental locations


• Operating and maintaining floor scrubbers


• Others 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 use industrial strength chemicals


• Must be able to understand and demonstrate all Lock Out/Tag Out procedures


• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds frequently


• Must be able to push or pull heavy equipment


• Must have basic mechanical skills


• Must be able to use creative thinking for troubleshooting


• Must be able to work in a wet and slippery environment


• Must possess general knowledge of machine operation


• Must be able to bend/stoop/squat down, etc.


• Must be able to learn and perform all positions


• Must be able to use creative thinking for troubleshooting


• 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 attend forklift, pallet jack, floor scrubber and high lift training


• 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


• 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 plan


• 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

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.