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How much do overnight fresh associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight fresh associate in the United States is $17.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight fresh associate?

Overnight Fresh Associates are retail employees who work during the night shift to stock, organize, and maintain fresh grocery items such as produce, dairy, meat, and bakery products. Their main responsibilities include unloading deliveries, replenishing shelves, checking for product freshness, and ensuring the sales floor is clean and ready for customers when the store opens. This role often involves physical work, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently during non-peak hours.

What are the typical responsibilities of an overnight fresh associate and how does their work impact the store’s operations?

Overnight Fresh Associates are primarily responsible for restocking fresh products such as produce, dairy, and bakery items to ensure shelves are full and appealing for customers at opening. Their duties include checking product quality, rotating stock, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with inventory counts. Working overnight allows associates to prepare the store without customer interruptions, which is crucial for a smooth start to the business day. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently during non-traditional hours, directly contributing to the store’s success and customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Overnight Fresh Associate vs Overnight Stocker?

AspectOvernight Fresh AssociateOvernight Stocker
Primary ResponsibilitiesHandling fresh produce, ensuring quality, stocking perishable itemsRestocking shelves, organizing inventory, maintaining store layout
Work EnvironmentRefrigerated sections, early morning hoursGeneral store areas, overnight shifts
Required CredentialsBasic retail knowledge, possibly food safety certificationsBasic retail skills, physical stamina

Overnight Fresh Associates focus on managing fresh produce and perishable items, often working in refrigerated areas during early morning hours. Overnight Stockers handle general inventory restocking and store organization. While both roles require physical stamina and retail knowledge, Fresh Associates typically need some food safety awareness, making their responsibilities more specialized in handling perishable goods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an overnight fresh associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Overnight Fresh Associate, you need attention to detail, physical stamina, and basic knowledge of food safety, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with inventory management systems, barcode scanners, and refrigerated storage equipment is common. Strong teamwork, time management, and reliability are essential soft skills for efficiently restocking and maintaining product freshness during overnight hours. These abilities ensure shelves are well-stocked, products remain safe and appealing, and store operations run smoothly for the next business day.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Fresh Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,463 per year, or $17 per hour.

Slicing Room Operator, Overnight, Fresh Kitchen - Dacula

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Dacula, GA • On-site

$44K - $61K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Publix rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 4,674 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 122 rated grocery stores

Job description

Slicing Room Operator, Overnight, Fresh Kitchen - Dacula | Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Setting up equipment

Operating slicing equipment and bagging equipment

Stacking tubs

Performing sanitation and basic preventative maintenance on equipment 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 35 pounds frequently, 60 pounds occasionally

Must be able to learn and perform all positions

Work involves bending, lifting and stooping

Be able to interpret, understand and follow instruction and solve problems

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 be organized to accomplish a variety of tasks

Must be dependable and possess good follow up skills

Must understand Lockout/Tagout compliance requirements

Good verbal and written communication

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

Understand and perform at Publix Quality Standards

A commitment to Publix and our mission.

Hours of work: 8:30pm - 6:00am; rotating days

Work environment: Temperatures range from 35 to 70 degrees. Wet and slippery.

Frequency of pay: Weekly

Minimum base pay: $21.40

Maximum base pay: $29.55

Potential annual base pay: $44,512 - $61,464

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. (this does not include shifts that end at midnight or begin at 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: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)

Address: 445 Hurricane Trail

City: Dacula

State: Georgia

Zip Code: 30019

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.

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