Mfg Vacancy Relief Operator

Kroger; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a production operator to manage machine operation and changeovers in a food manufacturing setting. You will ensure safety, quality, and timely production while following standard work and food safety principles.

Responsibilities include reading SOPs, maintaining documentation, and actively participating in process control activities. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work around allergens, with occasional overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for accurate work.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE at all times.
• Excellent written communication for documentation and records.
• Basic math skills needed for measurements and quantities.
• Ability to read and follow standard work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures including wearing required PPE.
• Operate and maintain the assigned machine and related equipment to meet daily orders.
• Complete safety observations when assigned.
• Read and follow standard work for the assigned 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 checklists when conditions dictate.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Maintain reliable attendance, including occasional overtime.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Participate in Total Process Control activities.
• Work around ingredients/allergens as required.
• Follow programs to produce safe, quality foods meeting regulations and company standards.
• Be accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Written communication

Basic math

Reading standard work

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.

• 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

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