Publix plans on hiring 30,000 workers in 7 states through the end of year Publix plans on hiring 30,000 workers in 7 states through the end of year October 6, 2021 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment The Lakeland-based grocery chain has more than 1,280 stores across the Southeast, and more than 250 stores in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia, Brevard and Polk counties.