Vacation/Shift Relief Operator, ON, Fresh Kitchen-Deerfield

Publix•Deerfield Beach, FL

3d•$23 - $32

About The Position

The Vacation/Shift Relief Operator works across all positions in the department, covering roles as needed and performing work efficiently. The role participates in setup, cleanup, and product changeovers; provides direction to associates on the production floor; calculates yields and raw material usage; maintains clean equipment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs); and completes required paperwork and other assigned duties. The position requires working any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. Operators must be able to perform steady, productive work for extended periods, work efficiently with little or no supervision, follow detailed written and verbal instructions, and assist team members in other areas. Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November to reward associates for contributions during the calendar year. In the first year of continuous employment, the bonus equals 15 hours of pay; in the second year, it equals one week's pay; and in subsequent years, it equals two weeks' pay. Associates must remain employed through the bonus check's issue date to qualify. A $2.00-per-hour weekend differential is paid for hours worked from 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Benefits include an employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock annually at no cost, the opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately held stock, a 401(k) plan, group health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and free hot lunches at facilities with a cafeteria.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to be assertive.
Ability to push or pull heavy equipment.
Ability to frequently lift more than 50 pounds.
Basic mechanical skills.
Excellent work habits consistent with GMPs.
Safe working habits.
General knowledge of machine operation.
Ability to use creative thinking to troubleshoot.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good human relations skills, including working well with others and being a team player.
Ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Ability to perform steady, productive work for an extended period.
Ability to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Basic math skills.
Effective communication skills.
Enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work, and commitment to Publix and its mission.

Responsibilities

Work efficiently in all positions in the department.
Cover department positions as needed.
Participate in setup and cleanup activities.
Participate successfully in product changeovers.
Provide direction to associates on the production floor.
Calculate yields and raw material usage.
Maintain clean equipment in the work area in accordance with GMPs.
Complete required paperwork and perform other duties as assigned.
Assist team members in other areas.

Benefits

Holiday Bonus based on years of continuous employment: 15 hours of pay in the first year, one week's pay in the second year, and two weeks' pay in subsequent years, subject to remaining employed through the bonus check's issue date.
$2.00-per-hour weekend differential for hours worked from 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Employee stock ownership plan with annual Publix stock contributions 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 lunches at facilities with a cafeteria.