MFG FORK LIFT OPERATOR- 2nd

Kroger Family of Companies; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing in Irving, TX is seeking a Warehouse Operator to manage daily orders, operate and maintain warehouse equipment, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. The role emphasizes reliability, accuracy, and adherence to Kroger's customer-first strategy.

Candidates should be able to read standard work, perform basic math, and communicate effectively. Food manufacturing experience is a plus; high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills are required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Any previous food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operate and maintain assigned machines and all related equipment to ensure daily orders are met.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE as required.
• Monitor product quality to ensure standards are met.
• Read and follow standard work for warehouse policies.
• Operate warehouse equipment and vehicles, and use various hand tools.
• Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment when needed.
• Complete safety observations and maintain a clean work area.
• Verify components at the workstation before starting a job.
• Complete required paperwork and write clearly.

Skills

Basic math

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for all aspects of warehouse operation, including equipment and products within the warehouse and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all assigned job functions 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 - Safely and effectively operate and maintain assigned machines and all related equipment to ensure daily orders are met

• Responsible for all safety procedures, including the wearing of all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Monitor product to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded
• Read and follow standard work for warehouse policies
• Safely operate a variety of warehouse equipment and vehicles and utilize a variety of hand tools
• Arrange for the maintenance and repair of warehouse equipment when needed
• Complete safety observations
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion
• Verify proper components at the work station before beginning a job
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation, writing clearly and legibly
• Complete -If down, do- list for this position when conditions warrant
• Actively participate in Total Process Control (TPC) activities
• Plan, oversee and participate in warehouse operations and activities
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, as well as working overtime as needed
• 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 work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum *

Basic math skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

• Desired *

High School Diploma or GED

Any previous food manufacturing experience