Lab Technician, AM, Deli – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL between Orlando and Tampa
Job ID: 25415BR
Department: Deli Kitchen
Date Posted: Jul 26, 2023

$39 - 54k

Onsite

Apply

---

Description

Responsibilities include:

• Record and process samples received
• Taste and evaluate all samples received
• Process and record customer complaints
• Collect and package samples for testing
• Laboratory preparation
• Perform various microbiology and chemistry tests
• Follow all safety requirements and good manufacturing practices
• Computer data entry
• Process and maintain retain samples
• Provide help to all associates in the QA department and throughout the kitchen
• Overall, see that all products are manufactured under correct procedures from receiving of the raw materials to shipping of the finished product
• Be cross trained in QA responsibilities
• Become familiar with deli kitchen functions
• Update and maintain lab and Quality Assurance records
• Calibrate lab instrumentation
• Other duties as assigned

---

Required Qualifications

The required qualifications for this position include:

• 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 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
• 2-year degree in science or related field and/or lab experience preferred
• Must be able to work with USDA Inspector in charge and other compliance officials
• Ability to work under pressure, dependable, and possess good follow up skills
• 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

---

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 plan (with prescription benefits)
• Group dental plan
• Group vision plan
• Sick pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation pay
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Paycheck direct deposit
• Credit union
• Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases
• 6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager’s approval: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).

---

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.

---