Lab Technician, Overnight, Fresh Kitchen - Lakeland

We are seeking a Lab Technician at our Fresh Kitchen manufacturing plant. Our Fresh Kitchen employs more than 450 associates who assemble a variety of sandwiches, subkits, platters and meals according to Publix’s demanding quality standards. These foods are designed to save time for customers!

Responsibilities include:

• performing quality control inspection tasks to include verification of all ingredient and product information
• performing operational and pre-operational inspections
• ensuring that each product is manufactured according to FDA regulations including, but not limited to traceability records, temperature monitoring and HACCP records
• following all safety requirements
• verifying accuracy of thermometers and product temperatures
• collecting, processing, packaging, maintaining, and retaining samples for testing
• providing help to all associates in the Quality Control department and other departments throughout the plant
• tasting and evaluating all product samples received
• being cross-trained in Quality Control responsibilities
• being familiar with all plant functions
• performing responsibilities accurately from start to finish with completed documentation
• recording and processing samples received
• processing and recording customer complaints
• compliance auditing
• auditing and updating the plant reference book
• conducting data entry and
• ensuring that all products are manufactured under correct procedures from receiving of the raw materials to shipping of the finished product.

Required Qualifications

• must be at least 18 years old
• must be able to work with regulatory inspectors and other compliance officials
• must be able to work under pressure, be dependable and possess good follow-up skills
• 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 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Access and Excel
• two year degree in science or related field
• retail baking experience and
• lab experience.

Hours of Work

5:00pm - 3:30am; Rotating days

Work Environment

Temperatures range from 0 to 90+ degrees.

Travel Frequency

0%

Other Compensation Information

Weekend Differential: A $2.00 per hour weekend differential is paid to associates for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

Night Differential: A $.75 per hour night differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m.

Details

Compensation Type: Hourly Paid

Frequency of Pay: Weekly

Minimum Base Pay: 20.25

Maximum Base Pay: 27.95

Potential Annual Base Pay: 42,120 - 58,136

Address: 3045 New Tampa Hwy

City: Lakeland

State: Florida

Zip Code: 33815-3468