Manufacturing Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Country Oven Bakery; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Bowling Green, Kentucky is looking for a dedicated Operator to ensure safe and efficient machine operation while maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and ideally a high school diploma or GED. This full-time role requires working on-site and offers a vital position in the manufacturing of quality food products.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous food manufacturing experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain assigned machine safely and efficiently.
• Ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Participate in Total Process Control activities.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Effective written communication

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Responsible for all aspects of machine operation and changeover activities to achieve and maintain world class quality. 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 1st 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Minimum:

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

Desired:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Any previous food manufacturing experience.

Job Info

• Job Identification 180257
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Locations 2840 Pioneer Dr, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Line of Business Manufacturing
• Banner Name Kroger Manufacturing
• Hourly or Salaried Hourly