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Flexo Support Operator, Overnight, Printing Services - Lakeland

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LocationLakeland, FL
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentManufacturing
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 22, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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High School diploma or its equivalent
Basic math and measurement knowledge
Basic volume and weight knowledge
Physical abilities: lifting up to 70 pounds, extended walking/standing up to 14 hours/day, bending, squatting
Written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal and teamwork skills
Problem solving skills
Adaptability and versatility (change) skills
Flexo trade school training/diploma
One year of trade Flexo work experience
Flexo trade certification(s)
Knowledge of general Publix and Printing Services’ policies and procedures
General printing knowledge, particularly Flexo printing and finishing
Specific and advanced knowledge of various supported and un-supported web printing substrates
Specific knowledge of set-up, operation, and maintenance of the Zebra ZXP Series 7 card printer
Specific knowledge of Flexo files and requirements for production readiness
Knowledge of set-up and operational knowledge of shrink wrap and 120-inch core cutter equipment
Knowledge of Publix and Printing Services job and code numbering systems
Knowledge of shipping and distribution
Knowledge of Shop Floor Data Collection via Monarch Data Collection terminals
Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Mechanical skills and abilities
Must be willing and able to work variable work schedules including weekends and holidays
Publix does not sponsor work authorization for this position
Skills
Monarch Data Collection
Shop Floor Data Collection
Benefits
Employee stock ownership plan
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Short term disability
Long term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Free meals
Description
Comprehensive support of all processes and operations within the Flexo Department. This includes: production file management, engraving, ordering/replenishment of certain supplies and inventoried materials, and ink mixing. Production assistance on the following Flexo production equipment: all Flexo presses, Rewinds, and the Zebra ZXP Series 7 card printer. Finishing and packaging of printed products. This requires the set-up and assembly of single and/or multiple components into a final product.
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Responsible for the accurate reading and comprehension of written job specifications. Job specifications provide the production details of each job/finished product.
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Responsible for supporting the accurate set-up and operation of the four and five spindle turret rewinds.
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Responsible for managing Flexo supplies.
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Responsible for supplying production equipment with all raw materials needed for job requirements.
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Responsible for maintaining permanent Flexo production files.
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Responsible for Flexo inventory cycle counting.
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Responsible for doing engraving responsibilities when the Engraver is out.
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Responsible for the set-up and manual assembly of single and/or multiple components into a final kitted product.
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Responsible for the safe and efficient set-up and complete operation of all equipment.
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Responsible for printing specific verbiage (product restrictions, promotional information, etc.) on retail gift cards, using a Zebra ZXP Series 7 card printer.
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Responsible for the accurate set-up and operation of the packaging line for the 10-inch Flexo web press during gift card carrier production.
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Responsible for the safe and efficient basic operator maintenance and cleanliness of the shrink wrap and 120-inch core cutter (and their respective work areas).
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Responsible for the timely and accurate accounting and reporting of production time and materials, via shop-floor data collection terminals.
Required Qualifications
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High School diploma or its equivalent
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Basic math and measurement knowledge
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Basic volume and weight knowledge
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Physical abilities, including: the lifting of up to 70 pounds, extended walking/standing (up to 14 hours/day), bending, and squatting.
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Written and verbal communication skills
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Interpersonal and teamwork skills
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Problem solving skills
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Adaptability and versatility (change) skills
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Incumbent must be willing and able to work variable work schedules (sometimes with short notice) when and as required by the work load, which may include weekend and/or holiday hours
Preferred Qualifications
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Flexo trade school training/diploma
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One year of trade Flexo work experience
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Flexo trade certification(s)
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Knowledge of general Publix and Printing Services’ policies and procedures
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General printing knowledge, particularly with regard to the principles of Flexo printing and finishing and the ability to recognize problems that could adversely affect the quality of the finished product
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Specific and advanced knowledge of the various supported and un-supported web printing substrates
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Specific knowledge of set-up, operation, and maintenance of the Zebra ZXP Series 7 card printer
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Specific knowledge of Flexo files and what is required for the file to be ready to go into production
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Knowledge of set-up and operational knowledge of the shrink wrap and 120-inch core cutter equipment
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Knowledge of Publix and Printing Services job and code numbering systems, examples are order book and finished goods numbering systems.
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Knowledge of shipping and distribution
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Knowledge of Shop Floor Data Collection, via Monarch Data Collection (thin net) Terminals
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Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Mechanical skills and abilities
Hours of Work
6:45pm - 5:30am; Monday through Thursday
Frequency of Pay
Weekly
Minimum Base Pay
16.65
Maximum Base Pay
23.05
Potential Annual Base Pay
34,632 - 47,944
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
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. (this does not include shifts that end at midnight or begin at 3:00 a.m.).
Benefits Information
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Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
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An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
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401(k) retirement savings plan
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Group health, dental and vision plans plan
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Parental Leave
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Short- and long-term disability insurance
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Tuition reimbursement
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Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
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Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)
Travel Frequency
0%
Address
2116 Morrow St
City
Lakeland
State
Florida
Zip Code
33815-3534
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.
Legal
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.
Facility
Lak Printing Services (Front) B009
Compensation Type
Hourly Paid
Department
Manufacturing
Job Category
Maintenance & Equipment