Publix Super Markets · 2 hours ago
Quality Assurance Inspector, Deli Kitchen - Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$41K/yr - $56K/yrPublix Super Markets is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector for their Deli Kitchen. The role involves ensuring compliance with GMP, FDA, and USDA regulations while performing inspections, verifying product quality, and assisting team members in the quality assurance department.
Food and BeverageGroceryRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform room checks and cooler checks to ensure GMP compliance, acceptable environmental conditions, and product quality
Perform quality assurance inspection tasks to include verification and tracking of correct product ingredients, labels, lot # and code date, net weights, etc
Help insure that each product is manufactured according to FDA and USDA regulations including, but not limited to maintaining cooking charts, yields, SSOP and HACCP records
Follow all safety requirements and good manufacturing practices
Verify thermometers accuracy
Verify cooking and chilling temperatures
Collect and package samples for testing
Perform pre-op and maintenance inspections (as required)
Provide help to all associates in the quality assurance department and throughout the Kitchen
Use the “Quality Assurance Production” Process to evaluate variances that arise to collect all the necessary information so the correct decision can be determine
Overall, see that all products are manufactured under correct procedures from receiving of the raw materials to shipping of the finished product
Taste and evaluate all product samples received
Be cross trained in lab responsibilities
Become familiar with Deli Kitchen functions
Understand all Deli Kitchen processes and procedures and act upon discrepancies and
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years old
Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Must demonstrate safe working habits
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 (the ability to work well with others and be a team player)
Must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
Have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook
Must be able to work with USDA inspector in charge and other compliance officials
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
A commitment to Publix and our mission
Benefits
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, 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: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/
Company
Publix Super Markets
Founded in 1930, Publix Super Markets is the largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States.
Founded in 1930
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Doug Stalbaum
Vice President and Controller
Joey Riddle
Incoming Vice President of, Charlotte Division
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