MFG VACANCY RELIEF OPERATOR

The Kroger Co.•Hutchinson, KS

About The Position

The Relief Operator is responsible for machine operation and changeover activities to achieve and maintain world-class quality. The role operates and maintains assigned machines and related equipment to meet daily orders while supporting plant performance in Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and the Customer 1st strategy. The operator provides leadership consistent with Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position follows established food safety and quality programs, policies, and practices, and is accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles. The operator must be able to work around ingredients or finished products that contain 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 all safety procedures, including wearing 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 product 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.
  • Keep the work area clean and orderly.
  • Actively participate in Total Process Control activities.
  • Follow established food safety and quality programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
  • Work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
  • Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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