Food Manufacturing Machine Operator

Tara Foods, a proud member of the nation-wide Kroger Manufacturing, is looking for a Machine Operator to be part of our team. At Tara Foods, we uniquely offer the resources and benefits of a Fortune 500 company while maintaining a hometown atmosphere centered around teamwork, support, and development. What We Offer Competitive wage depending on experience. Two weeks of paid vacation after completion of first year. 10 Paid Holidays (4 of your own choosing). Full benefits package (Low Cost), including medical, dental, vision, 401k and life insurance. Set Schedule, do not rotate between shifts. Tuition reimbursement. Employee discounts at all Kroger stores nationwide. Many other perks. Description For Candidates Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing operation, including equipment and products within the manufacturing and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all assigned job functions 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. Responsibilities For Candidates Safely and effectively operate and maintain assigned machines and all related equipment to ensure daily orders are met. Responsible for all safety procedures, including the wearing of all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Monitor product to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded. Read and follow standard work for manufacturing policies. Safely operate a variety of warehouse equipment and vehicles and utilize a variety of hand tools. Arrange for the maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment when needed. Complete safety observations. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion. Verify proper components at the work station 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 manufacturing 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. Minimum Qualifications for Candidates: Basic math skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Desired High School Diploma or GED. Any previous food manufacturing experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kroger