Packaging Operator, PM, Deli – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 31949BR
Department: Deli Kitchen
Working Hours: 2:00pm - 10:30pm; Rotating days
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Feb 10, 2025

$36 - 50k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

• Operating the box machine
• Troubleshooting process problems on all assigned equipment as well as the robotic palletizer
• Ensuring that all lab samples are accounted for and submitted to the lab according to schedule
• Coordinating all breaks and lunches for associates working on the packing lines
• Maintaining a clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Leading associates to meet the production schedule
• Cross-training all packing associates
• Encouraging packaging associate to adhere to all safety guidelines and practices
• Completing all necessary paperwork required by the position and
• Other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have basic mechanical skills
• Must possess general knowledge of machine operation
• Must be able to use creative thinking for troubleshooting
• 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 25 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 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
• A commitment to Publix and our mission.

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Benefits

• 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: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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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.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

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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