MFG RDYS PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Kroger Manufacturing in; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a Production Technician to assist in product preparation while upholding quality standards. The role involves operating complex equipment, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety protocols. Join a team dedicated to growth and excellence with comprehensive benefits and significant career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts on various purchases

Tuition reimbursement

Significant growth potential

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience or training in food manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret bar graphs and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and freshness of all products.
• Set up, shut down, troubleshoot, and operate complex equipment.
• Maintain production standards safely and hygienically.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MFG RDYS PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN (Finance)

Position Summary:

Assist in the preparation of product while maintaining the highest quality standards. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to enhance the performance of the plant in 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.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we are dedicated to creating diverse teams passionate about food and people, united by a common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

At Kroger, people matter. We strive to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career, we have an opportunity for you. Apply today and join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holidays, and sick pay based on eligibility and service length.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Significant growth potential through industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in food manufacturing
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of related experience or training
• Basic math skills, including computing rate, ratio, and percent
• Ability to interpret bar graphs
• Ability to understand safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or in groups

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the quality and freshness of all products
• Set up, shut down, troubleshoot, and operate complex equipment such as homogenizers, blenders, fillers, etc.
• Blend ingredients according to standards and recipes
• Complete reports, charts, and records as required
• Perform tanker receiving duties, including sampling and cleaning
• Maintain production standards safely and hygienically
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas
• Report equipment issues for repair
• Coordinate production activities
• Manage waste or shrinkage in products
• Follow safety and quality programs to produce safe, compliant foods
• Support SQF 2000 System development and maintenance
• Adhere to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation