• Performing daily start up and shut down tasks,

• Stacking product when necessary,

• Tracking and tagging pallets,

• Operating equipment,

• Keeping the machines supplied with necessary materials,

• Transporting, loading and unloading pallets of product from trailers,

• Performing minor mechanical adjustments and preventative maintenance on equipment,

• Performing sensory evaluations on products and ingredients,

• Completing all necessary paperwork required by the position and

• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years old,

• Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs),

• Must demonstrate safe work habits,

• Must be able to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift,

• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds frequently,

• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality,

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment,

• Must have good human relation skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team member),

• Must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours,

• Must be willing to assist other team members in other areas,

• Must have the ability to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time,

• Must be able to use creative thinking for troubleshooting,

• Must have basic mechanical skills,  

• Must have the ability to work efficiently with little or no supervision,

• 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.

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health plan (with prescription benefits)


• Group dental plan


• Group vision plan


• Sick pay


• Long-term disability insurance


• Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death and dismemberment benefits)


• Supplemental life insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• General equivalency diploma reimbursement


• Vacation pay


• Holiday bonus


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Direct deposit of your earnings


• Credit union


• Recognition for continuous service through service awards at five-year intervals


• Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless service and device purchases


• Associate wellness program which offers free health screenings and flu shots


• 6 paid holidays and premium pay for holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager’s approval: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).