MFG PLANT SERVICES/SANITATION

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Career development

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing is seeking personnel to maintain cleanliness and safety across the plant. Responsibilities include trash removal, sanitation of interior and exterior areas, and adherence to food safety principles.

The role requires flexibility across shifts and the ability to work around allergens while supporting plant initiatives. Applicants should be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and basic computer knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Flexible to work any shift as needed.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and actively support all plant initiatives.
• Ensure trash is removed from operation and support department areas in a timely manner.
• Organize and define tasks with minimal supervision.
• Participate in inspections and zone audits.
• Operate equipment associated with trash removal.
• Operate material handling equipment.
• Clean in a proper and timely manner to ensure safe, quality products.
• Clean facility structures including racking, windows, walls and floors.
• Clean exterior of the plant and grounds.
• Complete miscellaneous master sanitation tasks.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning

Organizational skills

Deadlines

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ensure the cleanliness of the facility and responsible for trash removal from various areas of the interior and exterior of the plant. 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). 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

• Participate in and actively support all plant initiatives
• Ensure trash is removed from operation and support department areas in a timely manner
• Organize and define tasks with minimal supervision
• Participate in inspections and zone audits
• Operate equipment associated with trash removal
• Operate material handling equipment
• Clean in a proper and timely manner to ensure safe, quality products
• Clean facility structures including racking, windows, walls and floors
• Clean exterior of the plant and grounds
• Complete miscellaneous master sanitation tasks
• 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
• Ability to work from heights
• Flexible to work any shift as needed
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail, with high degree of accuracy and precision

Desired

• 2+ years manufacturing experience
• High School Diploma or GED

Job Info

• Job Identification 177078
• Job Category Manufacturing

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.