Layton Dairy MFG Machine Operator

Kroger•Layton, UT

About The Position

Perform tasks and duties for the designated position as determined by team composition and crewing needs. Maintain timely progress through operational training and flexibly perform a variety of roles in a team-based environment. Perform all work safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve plant performance in Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and the Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership consistent with the Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and demonstrate the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role includes learning and mastering designated rotational positions, progressing in technical and leadership skills toward Tech Level 1 performance, and collaborating with team members and training resources. Follow standard work and established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements. The employee is accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles and must be able to work around ingredients or finished products known to contain food allergens. Essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Basic mechanical reasoning skills.
Basic reading comprehension and math skills, including counting, addition, and subtraction.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and readily adapt to change.
Positive, approachable demeanor.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Active listening skills.
Effective problem-solving ability.
Highly self-motivated, with ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Reliable, punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in food or beverage.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn and maintain timely arrival and attendance for scheduled shifts.
Make timely progress completing training and skill development to master at least one designated rotational position for the core team's operational function.
Pursue and master leadership and operational skill development required to advance to Tech Level 1 performance within the established time frame.
Demonstrate the fundamental knowledge and behavior required to safely perform operational roles.
Understand and follow essential information and behaviors required to ensure product quality.
Read equipment-specific standard work before engaging machinery.
Model role-appropriate leadership behavior in keeping with Kroger Values.
Demonstrate functional understanding of plant strategy, functions, and operational objectives.
Collaborate with the training coordinator or resource leader to maintain the expected pace of technical and leadership development.
Complete cross-training as determined by team composition and objectives.
Show commitment to team goals through cooperative and aligned behavior.
Communicate with team members to overcome obstacles through collaboration.
Invite and share ideas and feedback to leverage team strengths in solving problems.
Maintain positive, professional interactions with team members.
Adapt behavior and efforts in response to changing team requirements or circumstances.
Participate actively in team meetings and discussions.
Ask questions to clarify and obtain key information, and challenge others' ideas.
Provide active support to team members when needed to maintain operations.
Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Remain accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
Perform the essential job functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.