Vacation/Shift Relief Operator (Processing), Dairy - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets

Lakeland (FL)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 46,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan
Stock purchase plan
401(k) retirement savings
Group health, dental and vision plans
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets in Lakeland, FL is seeking associates to relieve roles across the milk processing plant during vacations. Responsibilities include processing fluids, maintaining sanitation, and supporting ice-cream mix production.

You will cover shifts, operate forklifts after licensing, and contribute to training and safety compliance in a fast-paced production environment. Prior GMP awareness is valued; reliable attendance is essential.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with GMPs.
  • Must obtain license and operate forklift.
  • Must demonstrate safe working habits.
  • Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds frequently.
  • Must work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have good human relations skills and be a team player.
  • Must work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
  • Must have excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • Must have excellent safety work habits.
  • Must assist other team members in other areas.
  • Must perform steady and productive work for an extended period.
  • Must work with minimal supervision.
  • Must follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
  • Must possess basic math skills.
  • Must communicate effectively.
  • Must show enthusiasm and pride in work.
  • Must show commitment to Publix and our mission.

Responsibilities

  • Relieve positions in processing, receiving and sanitation during vacations.
  • Maintain housekeeping.
  • Process of fluid milk and juice.
  • Process mix for ice cream.
  • Produce slurries for ice cream.
  • CIP’ing lines and tanks.
  • Receiving of fluid tankers.
  • Provide coverage for training, meetings or cutting overtime.
  • Assist with training of new associates as directed by leadership.

Skills

Teamwork
Safety conscious
Mathematical skills
Effective communication
Flexible shifts
Punctuality
Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift license

Job description


  • Relieving all position in the processing, receiving and sanitation areas of the milk processing plant during vacations; duties include but are not limited to:

  • Processing of fluid milk and juice

  • Processing of mix for ice cream

  • Producing slurries for ice cream

  • CIP’ing lines and tanks

  • Receiving of fluid tankers

  • Providing coverage in the plant to allow for training, meetings or cutting overtime and

  • Assist with training of new associates at the discretion of leadership may also be required.


Department

Manufacturing


Job Category

Manufacturing


Description


  • Relieving all position in the processing, receiving and sanitation areas of the milk processing plant during vacations; duties include but are not limited to:

  • Maintaining housekeeping

  • Processing of fluid milk and juice

  • Processing of mix for ice cream

  • Producing slurries for ice cream

  • Receiving of fluid ingredients

  • CIP’ing lines and tanks

  • Receiving of fluid tankers

  • Providing coverage in the plant to allow for training, meetings or cutting overtime

  • Assist with training of new associates at the discretion of leadership may also be required.


Required Qualifications


  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

  • Must obtain license and operate forklift

  • Must demonstrate safe working habits

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

  • 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 have excellent safety work habits

  • 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 and

  • Must show commitment to Publix and our mission.


Preferred QualificationsBenefits 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

2 PM - 10:30 PM,10 PM - 6:30 AM &6 PM - 2:30 AM; 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.

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