Sanitation Team Lead – Night Shift, GMP & Training

Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Holiday bonus program

Job summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Deerfield Beach, FL is hiring a Sanitation Team Leader for the Fresh Kitchen. The role covers night shifts (5:00pm–3:30am) with rotating days and requires GMP knowledge, leadership, and strong team coordination.

You will train staff, supervise sanitation, and ensure food safety standards are met. The position emphasizes hands-on supervision, scheduling support, and driving improvements in plant operations while maintaining GMPs and safety.

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old.
• Candidate should be able to learn and perform all department positions.
• Good understanding of plant policies, practices, and GMPs is required.
• Strong planning, organization and follow-through abilities are essential.
• A forklift license and ability to operate a forklift is required.
• Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds and operate safely.
• Willingness to travel for training as needed.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and teamwork.
• Solid knowledge of GMPs and safe working habits.
• Strong communication, math, and computer skills (Outlook/Excel/Word).

Responsibilities

• Participate on the floor with associates and cover for absences.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment, PMs, and work orders.
• Assist managers with scheduling and staffing.
• Understand production needs and department requirements.
• Promote quality and food safety standards.
• Lead skill training and write SBSs / conduct JIT.
• Drive plant operation improvements and analyze KPI data.
• Perform duties of the Dept Manager in their absence.

Skills

Age 18+

Learn & perform all dept positions

Policy & procedures understanding

Plan, organize & follow-through

Forklift license

Lift 50+ pounds

Leadership skills

GMP knowledge

Safe working habits

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Attendance & punctuality

Follow written/verbal instructions

Basic math skills

Effective communication

Commitment to Publix

Education

High School diploma or its equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Deerfield Beach, FL is hiring a Sanitation Team Leader for the Fresh Kitchen. The role covers night shifts (5:00pm–3:30am) with rotating days and requires GMP knowledge, leadership, and strong team coordination.

You will train staff, supervise sanitation, and ensure food safety standards are met. The position emphasizes hands-on supervision, scheduling support, and driving improvements in plant operations while maintaining GMPs and safety.