Sanitation Team Leader, ON, Fresh Kitchen – Deerfield

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

Apply for the Sanitation Team Leader, ON, Fresh Kitchen – Deerfield job opening. Sanitation Team Leader, ON, Fresh Kitchen – Deerfield

Location: Deerfield Beach, FL
Job ID: 39555BR
Job Category: Management, Manufacturing
Working Hours: 5:00pm - 3:30am; Rotating days
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Pay Range: $26 - $36
Date Posted: Nov 09, 2026

• Performing tasks in the work area on a daily basis within the team including:
  • Being an on-the-floor work participant with associates
  • Covering for unplanned absences and vacations
  • Understanding and maintaining all department reports and procedures
  • Coordinating breaks and lunch schedules
  • Overseeing and understanding the maintenance of equipment, PM’s and work orders
  • Assisting managers with scheduling of associates
  • Understanding production and ability to execute department requirements
  • Maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Promoting and enforcing quality and food safety standards
  • Being a role model for associates
  • Planning and conducting job skill training for all associates including writing Skill Breakdown Sheets (SBSs) and conducting Job Instruction Training (JIT)
  • Leading and driving improvement of plant operations
  • Analyzing and understanding KPI’s and data
  • Performing the day to day tasks and responsibilities of the Department Manager/Assistant Department Manager in their absence, such as production scheduling and planning
  • And other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to learn and perform all positions in the department
• Must be able to understand plant policies, practices, procedures, and requirements
• Must be able to plan, organize and follow-through on assignments
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds
• Must be willing to travel to any specialized training
• Must have a high level of maturity, discretion, tact and judgment
• Must have good computer and software skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Must have thorough knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) program
• Must be able to use industrial strength chemicals
• Must have basic mechanical skills
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must demonstrate safe working habits
• Must demonstrate leadership skills
• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college coursework in Business, Engineering, and/or Food Science
• Department experience related to this position
• 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
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

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.