Job Description

Quality Assurance Technician

FULL-TIME

$19.50/hr, plus $1000 new hire bonus, see details below

Position Summary:
Participate in programs to sustain compliance with Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality requirements. Responsible for product tests, audits and calibrations. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of 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:
Perform required product tests, audits and calibrations to ensure food safety and ensure consistent quality.
Maintain accurate documentation.
Complete tasks on “If down, do” lists.
Complete safety observations as assigned.
Keep work area neat and clean.
Ability to work overtime.
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/Education:
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED
Basic math and computer skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:
Associate degree in related field
Minimum of two years previous quality assurance lab experience
Knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological and sanitation concepts
Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office

REM-03 WS-03

Schedule

Shift start: 1:00PM or 9:00PM
Shift length: 8 hours
Monday-Friday, some weekends and evenings required

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 60 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Must pass drug screen (cannabis included)
• Must pass background check
• Can lift 40 lbs
• Must be at least 18+ years old

$1000 new hire incentive

This bonus will be paid out in quarterly installments

About Kroger

The Kroger Co. is one of the world's largest grocery retailers. The Kroger Co. Family of Stores spans many states with store formats that include grocery and multi-department stores, discount, convenience stores and jewelry stores. We operate under nearly two dozen banners, including Fred Meyer.

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