Lab Technician, Fresh Kitchen - Dacula

• Performing quality control inspection tasks to include verification of all ingredient and product information
• Performing operational and pre-operational inspections
• Ensuring that each product is manufactured according to FDA regulations including, but not limited to 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 help 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
• Auditing and updating the plant reference book
• Conducting data entry and
• Ensuring that all products are manufactured under correct procedures from receiving of the raw materials to shipping of the finished product.

Manufacturing

Quality Assurance & Food Safety

• Performing quality control inspection tasks to include verification of all ingredient and product information
• Performing operational and pre-operational inspections
• Ensuring that each product is manufactured according to FDA regulations including, but not limited to 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 help 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
• Auditing and updating the plant reference book
• Conducting data entry and
• Ensuring that all products are manufactured under correct procedures from receiving of the raw materials to shipping of the finished product.

• 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 (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
• 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 and
• A commitment to Publix and our mission.

• Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Access and Excel
• Two year degree in science or related field
• Retail baking experience and
• Lab experience.

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix…