Plant Services / Sanitation Sustainability Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Annual bonus potential
• Paid Holidays with personal days per year
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k and life insurance.
• Education reimbursement
• Employee discounts at all Kroger stores
• Many other perks

Position Summary:

Ensure the cleanliness of the facility and responsible for trash removal from various areas of the interior and exterior of the plant. 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. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Participate in and actively support all plant initiatives
• Ensure trash is removed from operation and support department areas in a timely manner
• Organize and define tasks with minimal supervision
• Participate in inspections and zone audits
• Operate equipment associated with trash removal
• Operate material handling equipment
• Clean in a proper and timely manner to ensure safe, quality products
• Clean facility structures including racking, windows, walls and floors
• Clean exterior of the plant and grounds
• Complete miscellaneous master sanitation tasks
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems
• 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

Minimum Position Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong attention to detail, with high degree of accuracy and precision
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Flexible to work any shift as needed
• Ability to work from heights

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• 2 years manufacturing experience

Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required

Required Certifications/Licenses: None

Position Type: Full-Time 

Shift(s): Evening

Regions: South

States: South Carolina

Keywords:

Jobs at Kroger Manufacturing: Through quality products, strong individual commitments and team spirit, Kroger has been established as a leader in the manufacturing industry. Kroger Manufacturing provides career development programs aligned with aspirations in Engineering, Process Management, Information Systems, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Human Resources, Finance and Procurement. Our work force programs provide technically challenging rotations with cross-functional teams, plants and locations to allow our Associates to learn from some of the brightest minds in the business. Experience and training combined with mentoring and guidance from plant sponsors prepare our Associates with the skills and leadership behaviors needed to achieve a successful career at Kroger.

Company Overview

Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve customers in 2,782 retail food stores under a variety of local banner names in 35 states. Our Family of Companies also operates 2,268 pharmacies, 274 fine jewelry stores, 1,489 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States. Kroger is dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™ by serving America through food inspiration and uplift and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: SC || Pontiac || 813 Bookman Road || 29045 || Pontiac Foods || None || Manufacturing || Employee || NEH SEC PRG || Full-Time || None 

Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

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