Mfg Rdys Production Technician

Kroger•Kenosha, WI

About The Position

Position Summary: Assist in the preparation of product while maintaining the highest level of quality standards. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1 st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Experience in food manufacturing
High school diploma or equivalent
1+ years of related experience or training
Basic math skills, including the ability to compute rate, ration and percent
Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently or in groups

Responsibilities

Ensure the quality and freshness of all products
Set up, shut down, troubleshoot and operate equipment of a complex nature, which includes homogenizers, blenders, fillers and equipment of a similar nature
Blend ingredients in accordance with proper standards and recipes for the production of food products
Fill out reports, charts and records as required by the company and the regulatory process
Perform tanker receiving duties, including receiving, taking samples and the cleaning of tankers
Maintain production standards while operating equipment in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with established methods
Maintain work areas in a safe and sanitary manner by following established procedures
Clean and sanitize equipment in work area, including the assembly and disassembly of such equipment and the flushing of chemicals through the equipment
Report equipment problems for repair
Coordinate production of food products in work area
Responsible for waste or shrink in product
Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems
Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation