Lab Technician, ON, Fresh Kitchen - Deerfield

Publix • Deerfield Beach, FL

4d • $44,200 - $61,048

About The Position

The Lab Technician performs quality control and compliance activities to ensure products are manufactured according to FDA regulations and correct procedures, from receipt of raw materials through shipment of finished products. The role includes inspecting ingredients and products; conducting operational and pre-operational inspections; verifying thermometers and product temperatures; and maintaining traceability, temperature-monitoring, and HACCP records.

The technician collects, processes, packages, maintains, and retains samples for testing; records and processes samples and customer complaints; and tastes and evaluates product samples. Additional duties include compliance auditing, auditing and updating the plant reference book, data entry, helping associates in Quality Control and other departments, learning Quality Control responsibilities, and becoming familiar with plant functions. Work must be accurate, fully documented, and performed in accordance with safety requirements.

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) and safe working habits.
• Must be able to frequently lift more than 25 pounds.
• 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, work well with others, and be a team player.
• Must be able to work any shift, including 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.
• 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 and communicate effectively.
• Must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work, and commitment to Publix and its mission.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections, including verification of ingredient and product information.
• Perform operational and pre-operational inspections.
• Ensure products are manufactured according to FDA regulations, including maintaining traceability, temperature-monitoring, and HACCP records.
• Follow safety requirements and verify thermometer accuracy and product temperatures.
• Collect, process, package, maintain, and retain samples for testing.
• Record and process samples received and process and record customer complaints.
• Taste and evaluate product samples.
• Provide assistance to associates in Quality Control and other plant departments.
• Learn Quality Control responsibilities and become familiar with all plant functions.
• Perform duties accurately from start to finish and complete required documentation.
• Conduct compliance audits and audit and update the plant reference book.
• Perform data entry.
• Ensure products are manufactured according to correct procedures from raw-material receipt through finished-product shipping.

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.
• $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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed