About The Position

The Assembly Support Operator supports Fresh Kitchen production by setting up, operating, assembling, and disassembling department equipment. The role includes preparing and weighing raw materials, calculating production needs, forecasting raw-material inventory, communicating production needs to support areas, and completing required paperwork. The operator follows strict sanitation practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to help ensure food-safe products are manufactured. The position requires safe, dependable, productive work in a fast-paced environment, the ability to work with limited supervision, and willingness to learn and perform all positions and assist team members in other areas. Work may involve any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Demonstrate safe working habits.
  • Be able to frequently lift more than 50 pounds.
  • Be able to learn and perform all positions.
  • Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Have good human relations skills, including the ability to work well with others and be a team player.
  • Be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
  • Have excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • Be willing to assist other team members in other areas.
  • Be able to push roll tubs weighing more than 1,200 pounds.
  • Be able to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time.
  • Be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
  • Understand Lockout/Tagout compliance requirements.
  • Be dependable and possess good follow-up skills.
  • Have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively.
  • Be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
  • Possess basic math skills.
  • Show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work, and commitment to Publix and its mission.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate all equipment in the department.
  • Assemble and disassemble equipment.
  • Practice strict sanitation and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to ensure food-safe products are manufactured.
  • Gather, prepare, and weigh raw materials.
  • Calculate daily production needs.
  • Forecast inventory of raw materials.
  • Provide timely and accurate communication to other support areas concerning production needs.
  • Accurately complete all paperwork required for the position.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Holiday Bonus: in the first year of continuous employment, 15 hours of pay; in the second year, one week’s pay; in subsequent years, two weeks’ pay, subject to remaining employed through the bonus check issue date.
  • $2.00 per hour weekend differential for hours worked from 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
  • $0.75 per hour night differential for associates regularly scheduled to work hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m., excluding shifts that end at midnight or begin at 3:00 a.m.
  • Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
  • Opportunity to purchase additional shares of 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 buffet-style lunches at facilities with a cafeteria.
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