Mfg Production Receiver

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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.

• Safely and effectively operate and maintain assigned machines and all related equipment to ensure daily orders are met.
• Responsible for all safety procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Monitor product to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Read and follow standard work for warehouse policies.
• Safely operate a variety of warehouse equipment and vehicles and utilize a variety of hand tools.
• Arrange for the maintenance and repair of warehouse equipment when needed.
• Complete safety observations.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Verify proper components at the workstation before beginning a job.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation, writing clearly and legibly.
• Complete “If down, do” list for this position when conditions warrant.
• Actively participate in Total Process Control (TPC) activities.
• Plan, oversee and participate in warehouse operations and activities.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, as well as working overtime as needed.
• 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.

• Basic math skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Any previous food manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in operating and maintaining assigned machines and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Experience monitoring and ensuring product quality standards.
• Ability to use warehouse equipment, vehicles, and hand tools.
• Experience arranging maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Familiar with safety observations and documentation practices.
• Capable of maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
• Strong written and legible documentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and complete “If down, do” lists.
• Experience participating in Total Process Control (TPC) activities.
• Proactive planning, overseeing, and participating in warehouse operations and activities.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Knowledge of regulatory and company requirements for safe, quality food production.
• Strong commitment to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Experience working with ingredients and finished products containing food allergens.
• Capability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• 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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• 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.

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