Mfg Production Technician Vacation Relief

Kroger; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a trainee for the Tolleson, AZ plant to perform diverse operations within the core team and to complete required training. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, quality, and leadership development toward Tech Level 1. Candidates should be reliable, adaptable and eager to learn.

Responsibilities include cross-training, collaborating with team members, and maintaining prompt attendance while contributing to a safe and efficient production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic mechanical reasoning skills.
• Basic reading and math skills (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.
• Positive, approachable demeanor.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Active listening skills.
• Effective problem-solving ability.
• Reliable, punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn; maintain timely arrival and attendance for scheduled shift.
• Progress in training to master at least one designated rotational position for the core team's operational function.
• Pursue leadership and operational skill development to reach Tech Level 1 within the allotted time frame.
• Demonstrate safe execution of operational roles.
• Ensure product quality through understanding essential information and behavior.
• Read equipment-specific standard work before engaging machinery.
• Model Kroger values in leadership behavior.
• Understand plant strategy, functions and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with training coordinator to maintain pace of development.
• Complete cross-training as determined by team needs.
• Support team members to maintain operations.
• Follow safety programs and food safety/quality principles.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Must be at least 18 years of age

Job description

Perform required tasks and duties for the designated position, as determined by team composition and crewing needs. Must maintain timely progress through assigned operational training. Must flexibly perform a variety of roles in a team-based environment. 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.

• Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn; Maintain timely arrival and attendance for scheduled shift
• Make timely progress in completing the training and skill development required to master at least one designated rotational position for the core team's operational function
• Steadily pursue and master leadership and operational skill development as required to advance to Tech Level 1 performance within the established time frame
• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and behavior required for safe execution of operational roles
• Demonstrate clear understanding of essential information and behavior required to ensure product quality
• Read equipment-specific standard work before engaging machinery
• Model role-appropriate leadership behavior in keeping with Kroger Values
• Exhibit functional understanding of plant strategy, functions and operational objectives
• Collaborate with training coordinator or resource leader to maintain expected pace of technical and leadership development
• Complete cross-training as determined by team composition and objectives
• Show commitment to team goals through cooperative and aligned behavior
• Communicate with team members to overcome obstacles through collaboration
• Invite and share ideas and feedback to leverage team strength in solving problems
• Maintain positive, professional interaction with team members
• Adapt own behavior and efforts in response to changing team requirements or circumstances
• Actively participate in team meetings and discussions
• Ask questions to clarify, obtain key information, and challenge the ideas of others
• Provide active support to any team member when needed to maintain operations
• 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

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Basic mechanical reasoning skills
• Basic reading (comprehension) and math skills (counting, addition and subtraction)
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and readily adapt to change
• Positive, approachable demeanor
• Effective oral/written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Effective problem-solving ability
• Highly self-motivated, with ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Must demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance

Desired

• Manufacturing experience in food/beverage