Mfg Vacancy Relief Operator Machine Operator Multiple Shifts

Kroger • Bowling Green, KY

7d

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for machine operation and changeover activities to achieve and maintain world-class quality. The role performs work safely, efficiently, and accurately to support plant performance in Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and the Customer 1st strategy. The operator provides leadership consistent with the Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The position involves operating and maintaining assigned machinery and related equipment, monitoring product quality, following standard work and food safety requirements, and keeping the work area clean and orderly. The operator must be able to work around ingredients or finished products containing food allergens and perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective written communication skills, including legibility.
• Basic math skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures, including wearing all required personal protective equipment.
• Safely operate and maintain the assigned machine and related equipment to ensure daily orders are met.
• Complete safety observations when assigned.
• Read and follow standard work for the assigned machine and follow all standard work processes.
• Verify proper components are at the workstation before beginning a job.
• Monitor products to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Complete the position’s “If down, do” list when conditions dictate.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and legibly.
• Maintain reliable attendance, including overtime as needed.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Actively participate in Total Process Control activities.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Be accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Work around ingredients or finished products known to contain food allergens.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed