Vacation/Shift Relief Operator, Fluid Filling/Blowmold, Dairy-Lakeland

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a Production Associate in our Manufacturing department. You will perform essential production floor tasks, relieve colleagues for breaks, and cover unplanned absences while supporting overall equipment maintenance and safety practices.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, strong attendance, and the ability to work a fast-paced, shift-based schedule across days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Commitment to teamwork and improving operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must demonstrate GMPs and safe working habits.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds frequently.
• Must learn and perform all positions.
• Must work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Relieving department associates for breaks, lunches, days off, and vacations.
• Covering unplanned absences and assisting on the production floor.
• Understanding maintenance and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Leading and driving improvements in department and plant operations.
• Promoting GMPs and safety in the department.

Skills

Team player

Good attendance

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Job description

Responsibilities

• Relieving Fluid Filling and Blowmold department associates of their responsibilities for breaks, lunches, days off, and vacations
• Covering for unplanned absences
• Assisting on the production floor
• Understanding maintenance of equipment and Preventative Maintenance
• Assist in administration
• Leading and driving improvements of department and plant operation
• Promoting Good Manufacturing Practices and safety in the department
• Other duties as assigned

Department

Manufacturing

Job Category

Manufacturing

Description

• Performing all team assignments
• Maintaining housekeeping
• Relieving Fluid Filling and Blowmold department associates of their responsibilities for breaks, lunches, days off, and vacations
• Covering for unplanned absences
• Assisting on the production floor
• Understanding maintenance of equipment and Preventative Maintenance
• Assist in administration
• Leading and driving improvements of department and plant operation
• Promoting Good Manufacturing Practices and safety in the department
• 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 50 pounds frequently
• 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 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
• Must show 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

Shift Times:5:00am - 1:30pm1:00pm - 9:30pm9:00pm - 5:30am Varying days

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