MFG GENERAL HELP

The Kroger Co.•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Responsible for effectively performing a variety of positions throughout the facility in a safe, effective, and accurate manner while following procedures and processes, and maintaining and improving plant performance in Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and the Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies Kroger Manufacturing’s 7 High Performance Work System principles and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role includes cleaning equipment and facility areas, supporting production operators, handling products and packaging materials, and following food safety and quality requirements. Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens and perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be flexible to work any shift as needed.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
Self-motivated and self-directed.
Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Three or more years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Clean all equipment properly and promptly to ensure safe, quality products.
Operate clean-in-place (CIP) and clean-out-of-place (COP) systems as necessary.
Clean machinery and facility structures, including racking, windows, walls, and the exterior of the plant.
Ensure chemicals, buckets, and pumps are properly tagged according to safety requirements.
Complete routine paperwork and data entry.
Assist machine operators by gathering production supplies and packaging materials and loading equipment, including dumping boxes and lifting stacks of cardboard.
Assist in hand-packing and hand-stacking products or cases onto pallets.
Safely operate cardboard balers, bottle baggers/de-baggers, and other equipment.
Empty and dispose of outdated product according to established guidelines.
Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Remain accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.