Lab Technician, Overnight, Bakery - Lakeland

PublixLakeland, FL
Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for performing quality control inspection tasks to ensure products are manufactured according to FDA regulations. This includes verifying ingredient and product information, conducting operational and pre-operational inspections, and maintaining traceability records, temperature monitoring, and HACCP records. The technician will also collect, process, package, and retain samples for testing, assist other departments, and evaluate product samples. Cross-training in all Quality Control responsibilities and familiarity with Bakery plant functions are expected. The role involves processing customer complaints, compliance auditing, updating the plant reference book, and performing data entry to ensure adherence to correct procedures from raw material receiving to finished product shipping.

Requirements

  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Access and Excel
  • Two year degree in science or related field
  • Retail baking experience and lab experience.

Responsibilities

  • 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 Bakery plant
  • Tasting and evaluating all product samples received
  • Being cross-trained in Quality Control responsibilities
  • Being familiar with all Bakery 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.
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