MFG MACHINE OPERATOR

Kroger Family of Companies; Springdale (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Co. is hiring a dedicated machine operator at our Springdale plant to safely run and change over equipment, ensuring daily orders are met while complying with safety and quality standards.

You will read standard work, monitor product quality, maintain a clean workspace, document paperwork accurately, and participate in Total Process Control initiatives, all while handling ingredients/allergens responsibly.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the assigned machine to meet daily orders.
• Complete safety observations as assigned.
• Read and follow standard work for the machine.
• Follow all standard work processes.
• Verify proper components at the workstation before starting a job.
• Monitor product to ensure quality standards are met.
• Complete down-time lists when conditions dictate.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Maintain reliable attendance, including overtime as needed.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Participate in Total Process Control activities.
• Work around ingredients and/or finished products containing food allergens.
• Follow programs to produce safe, quality foods meeting regulatory and company requirements.
• Be accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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