According to Publix’s website, it is the “largest employee-owned company in the United States.” It employs over 250,000 people.
Publix currently has around 850 stores in Florida, so it makes sense that the company has nine grocery distribution centers, and eleven manufacturing facilities, according to its LinkedIn page.
The manufacturing facilities reportedly produce the grocer’s deli, bakery, dairy, and other food products.
And now, a new facility will produce some of Publix’s pharmacy items. And it is opening in Florida and bringing jobs with it.
About The New “Central Fill Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility:” According to The Jacksonville Business Journal reporting in late January of 2024, Publix received $5.8 million in incentives from St. John’s County while Publix made a $27.75 million investment for commercial property at 200 Accolade Avenue (and is reportedly expected to make a total investment of around about $145 million.)
Publix reportedly expects to build a 168,000-square-foot warehouse that will fill about 500,000 prescriptions per week upon opening, with the ability to eventually fill up to 1 million.
The facility could bring as many as 400 jobs over 9 years and the company expects to occupy it and begin production in the second quarter of 2026.
Publix has been named as one of the best “in-state employer” by Forbes. Employees who work for Publix give it 3.8 out of 5 stars on Glass Door, with some employees noting that the company offers “good benefits and stock options.”