Quality Assurance (Qa) Laboratory Technician

Company Name: Riverside Creamery
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
PAY RANGE: $21.28 TO $30.41

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:

• 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.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Perform required product tests, audits and calibrations to ensure food safety and ensure consistent quality.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Complete safety observations as assigned.
• Complete tasks on “If down, do” lists.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Maintain accurate documentation.

Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:

• Basic math and computer skills
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• High school diploma or GED

Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:

• Associate degree in related field
• Knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological and sanitation concepts
• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office
• Minimum of two years previous quality assurance lab experience

Education Level: Associates Desired
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift(s): Day; Evening; Overnight
Regions: West

States: California
Keywords: Quality/Lab Technician

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: CA || Riverside || 1500 Eastridge Ave. || 92507 || Riverside Creamery || None || Manufacturing || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None