Milk HTST Operator, ON, Dairy - Lakeland

Publix•Lakeland, FL

1d•$21 - $30

About The Position

The Milk HTST Operator performs team assignments and operates the HTST system, including starting, running, and shutting it down. The role monitors equipment controls, butterfat, product temperatures, and product make, and makes adjustments as needed. It also involves recording daily production activity and regulatory information, performing basic mechanical adjustments, and cleaning and sanitizing HTST equipment, support equipment, and tanks. The operator interacts with staff, associates, and regulatory personnel and performs other duties as assigned. The position requires working any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as extended hours. Associates receive a year-end Holiday Bonus based on continuous employment and may receive weekend and night differentials for qualifying hours. Benefits include an employee stock ownership plan, an opportunity to purchase company stock, a 401(k), health, dental and vision plans, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and free hot lunches at facilities with a cafeteria.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Obtain a license and operate a forklift.
Demonstrate safe working habits.
Be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds frequently.
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 able to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time.
Be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
Be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Possess basic math skills.
Be able to communicate effectively.
Show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work.
Show commitment to Publix and its mission.

Responsibilities

Perform all team assignments.
Maintain housekeeping.
Start, run, and shut down HTST.
Monitor equipment controls, butterfat, product temperatures, and product make, and adjust as needed.
Record daily production activity and regulatory information.
Perform basic mechanical adjustments.
Clean and sanitize HTST, support equipment, and tanks.
Interact with staff, associates, and regulatory personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist team members in other areas as needed.

Benefits

Year-end Holiday Bonus based on continuous employment.
Weekend differential of $2.00 per hour for qualifying weekend hours.
Night differential of $0.75 per hour for qualifying hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m.
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock at no cost each year.
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 lunches at facilities with a cafeteria.