Manufacturing Production Baker 23.28 per hour

Kroger is the nation's largest grocery retailer, with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 different brand names. Founded over a century ago in Cincinnati as a small grocery store, Kroger has grown significantly while maintaining a strong commitment to food, people, and community. As America’s grocer, Kroger embodies values such as respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Kroger is dedicated to feeding the human spirit by connecting diverse teams passionate about food and service. The company fosters an environment where every associate is valued, encouraging personal and professional growth through comprehensive training and diverse career pathways. The Manufacturing Associate role at Kroger is essential for ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-driven operations in the facility. This position involves performing various tasks throughout the production plant while upholding safety, quality, and reliability standards. The role requires leadership qualities that reflect Kroger’s High Performance Work System principles, focusing on continuous improvement and maintaining a customer-first mindset. The associate is expected to work in alignment with Kroger’s core values, promoting a culture centered on respect and integrity. In this position, you will be responsible for operating and cleaning equipment using Clean in Place (CIP) and Clean out of Place (COP) systems, maintaining machinery, racking, plant structures, and ensuring all safety protocols are followed regarding chemical handling and tagging. The role also includes assisting machine operators with production support, like gathering supplies, packaging, and material handling, as well as operating machinery such as cardboard balers and bottle baggers safely and efficiently. Kroger offers a range of comprehensive benefits designed to support both physical and emotional well-being, financial security, and career growth. These benefits include healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, flexible work schedules, paid time off, employee assistance and financial coaching programs, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement of up to $21,000, and numerous training opportunities. Kroger encourages associates who are self-motivated, organized, and effective communicators to join the team and grow within the company. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, all while being part of a company committed to its people and community. If you are seeking a role where you can make a difference and build a rewarding career, apply today to join Kroger’s family and contribute to feeding the human spirit.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Flexible to work any shift as needed
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens