Bread Baking Room Worker, AM, Fresh Kitchen – Lakeland

Bread Baking Room Worker, AM, Fresh Kitchen – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job : 37074
Department: Lakeland Kitchen
Working Hours: 12:00 am - 8:30 am;
Rotating Days
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Apr 23, 2026

• Ensuring proper weights and lengths of finished products
• Performing and documenting quality inspections of finished product
• Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the baking production area
• Assisting operators in daily production operations including:
  • Setting up, proofing, and baking bread and rolls
  • Slicing bread
  • Operating ovens, proofers and bread slicers 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 working habits
• Must be able to lift in excess of 20 lbs. repetitively, 55 lbs. occasionally
• Must be able to push and pull full racks of product (100 lbs.)
• 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 possess general knowledge of machine operation with the ability to recognize problems when they occur
• Must be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision
• Must understand Lockout/Tagout compliance requirements
• Must be dependable and possess good follow up skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• 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.

• 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
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check.

In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.