Bread Baking Room Worker, AM, Fresh Kitchen - Lakeland

Publix•Lakeland, FL

6d•$17 - $24

About The Position

The Bread Baking Room Worker supports daily bread and roll production in the Fresh Kitchen. The role involves checking that finished products meet proper weight and length specifications, performing and recording quality inspections, and keeping the baking production area clean and organized. The worker assists operators with setting up, proofing, and baking bread and rolls, slicing bread, and operating ovens, proofers, and bread slicers. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrate excellent work habits consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safe working habits.
Able to lift more than 20 pounds repetitively and 55 pounds occasionally.
Able to push and pull full product racks weighing 100 pounds.
Able to learn and perform all positions and work in a fast-paced environment.
Have good interpersonal skills and work effectively as a team player.
Able to work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
Have excellent attendance and punctuality.
Willing to assist team members in other areas.
Able to perform steady, productive work for extended periods.
Possess general knowledge of machine operation and recognize problems when they occur.
Able to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
Understand Lockout/Tagout compliance requirements.
Be dependable and have good follow-up skills.
Have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively.
Able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Possess basic math skills.
Show enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work, and commitment to Publix and its mission.

Responsibilities

Ensure finished products meet proper weight and length specifications.
Perform and document quality inspections of finished products.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the baking production area.
Assist operators with daily production, including setting up, proofing, and baking bread and rolls.
Slice bread.
Operate ovens, proofers, and bread slicers.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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