Manufacturing Machine Operator and General help - Kroger Manufacturing

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.

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

• Maintain timely arrival and attendance for scheduled shift
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn
• 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
• 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 functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation