MFG MACHINE OPERATOR
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 maintain and improve plant performance in Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and support the Customer 1st strategy. The operator is expected to provide leadership embodying the Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and demonstrate 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, completing documentation, and keeping the work area clean. The operator may work around ingredients or finished products containing food allergens and must be able to perform 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.
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous food manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Follow all safety procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Safely operate and maintain assigned machinery and related equipment to meet daily orders.
- 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 working overtime as needed.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Actively participate in Total Process Control activities.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
