Production Worker B, PM, Bakery – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 30275BR
Department: LAK Bakery
Working Hours: See additional information section.
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Sep 05, 2024

$31k+

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

One of the following positions is now available:

• Packer
• Palletizer
• Line Worker
• Sanitor

The position selected for will depend on skill set.

Responsibilities include:

• Packaging bakery products to be sent to Publix stores
• Operating palletizing equipment to stack containers of product on pallets
• Moving, dumping and scraping bowls and hoppers and ensuring pans are in place for product to be deposited
• Placing product on the production line and applying icing and toppings
• Cleaning equipment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) with industrial strength chemicals
• Accurately completing all paperwork required by the position and
• Other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must demonstrate safe work habits
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds frequently
• Must be able to push or pull heavy equipment occasionally
• Must be able to lift pans or cases with product above shoulder level frequently
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Must have good human relation 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 possess general knowledge of machine operation
• Ability to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift
• 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

Hours of Work: Rotating Days Off

• 1:00pm – 9:30pm
• 2:30pm – 11:00pm
• 2:30pm – 1:00am
• 3:00pm – 11:30pm

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.

Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.

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