Lab Technician, Overnight, Fresh Kitchen - Deerfield

Responsibilities Performing quality control inspection tasks, including verification of all ingredient and product information. Performing operational and pre‑operational inspections. Ensuring each product is manufactured according to FDA regulations, including 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 assistance to all associates in the Quality Control department and other departments throughout the plant. Tasting and evaluating all product samples received. Being cross‑trained in Quality Control responsibilities. Being familiar with all plant functions. Performing responsibilities accurately from start to finish with completed documentation. Recording and processing samples received. Processing and recording customer complaints. Compliance auditing and auditing/updating the plant reference book. Conducting data entry. Ensuring that all products are manufactured under correct procedures from receiving of raw materials to shipping of the finished product. Required Qualifications 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 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. Must have a commitment to Publix and our mission. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Access, and Excel. Two‑year degree in science or related field. Retail baking experience. Lab experience. Benefits Year End Bonus: Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is 15 hours of pay. In the second year it is one week’s pay if the associate remains employed through the issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years the bonus is two weeks’ pay. Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost. Opportunity to purchase additional shares of 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 (buffet‑style) at facilities with a cafeteria. Visit our website to see all of our benefits: #J-18808-Ljbffr Publix Super Markets, Inc.