Quality Assurance (QA) Laboratory Technician

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Job description

Department: MFG Quality Assurance

Post End Date:

Position Type: Employee

Position Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager

Position Supervises: N/A

Pay Level: Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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

Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required

Required Travel: None

Required Certifications/Licenses: None

Position Type: Full-Time

Regions: Midwest

States: Indiana

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 over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to 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: IN || Indianapolis || 400 S. Shortridge Road || 46219 || Crossroad Farms Dairy || None || Manufacturing || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None