Manufacturing Machine Operator - Off Shift

The Kroger Co.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing in Bowling Green, KY is hiring a production operator responsible for machine operation and changeovers to meet safety, quality and efficiency targets. You will support our Food Safety and Quality Principles and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and effective communication, with full-time, hourly compensation and on-site work. Join a team that values safety, respect, and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Operate and maintain the assigned machine and related equipment to meet daily orders.
• Read and follow standard work for the assigned machine.
• Follow all standard work processes and verify proper components at the workstation.
• Monitor product quality to ensure standards are met or exceeded.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Maintain reliable attendance and a clean, orderly work area.
• Participate in Total Process Control activities and adhere to food safety requirements.

Job description

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.

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.
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
  

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 244238
• 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