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Quality Assurance Inspector

Publix
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026

This position is to support Publix's Bakery Manufacturing facility.

Description

  • 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 Bakery plant
  • Tasting and evaluating all product samples received
  • Being cross-trained in Quality Control responsibilities
  • Being familiar with all Bakery 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.

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 (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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Hours of Work
10:00pm - 6:30am; Rotating Days

  • Work Environment
  • Temperatures range from 0 to 90 degrees.

Year End Bonus
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.

Other Compensation Information

Weekend Differential: A $2.00 per hour weekend differential is paid to associates for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.Night differential: A $.75 per hour night differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m.

Benefits Information

  • 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/

Additional Information
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email. For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Quality inspection: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,288 - $56,992

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