Hourly Kroger Accounting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Responsible for buying identified parts and materials required within the maintenance operations. Involved in the control of inventory by maintaining accurate records of purchasing, locating, retrieving, and the shipping of maintenance materials and parts to ensure the day-to-day operations run optimally. 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.Minimum

H

igh School Diploma or GED

2

+ years of prior experience in maintenance operations

B

asic Math skills

B

asic knowledge of operations and production processes

A

bility to understand complex verbal/written instructions

S

trong oral/written communication skills
Desired

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ny previous food manufacturing experience

U

tilizing CMMS, responsible for sourcing, ordering, issuing, and coordinating shipping of maintenance parts/materials from vendors to the facility; keep accurate records of purchasing functions and assist in producing budget-related reports

M

aintain price list/price quotations, to include soliciting and analyzing quotations, resolving invoice discrepancies, and maintaining market pricing

A

dvise management on market and business conditions

M

ake price comparisons to ensure best values; responsible for developing a thorough knowledge of local and regional suppliers, their products, and their shipping procedures/costs

M

aintain an up to date and accurate vendor/supplier list in the CMMS

U

nderstand/support continuous improvement and familiarize with Kroger accounting systems/procedures including completing PPAS, write off report and work with vendors on various payment issues

N

egotiate short-term contracts, consolidate shipments, expedite/coordinate changes, and control commodity inventory beyond immediate production requirements

C

oordinate requirements with Our Brands Sourcing and Procurement Category Managers and General Sales Managers

E

stablish/maintain positive vendor relations, to include evaluating performance, interviewing representatives, reconciling complaints and adjustments, originating communications, visiting vendor facilities, and arranging/participating in meetings

C

onduct annual physical inventory of all central stock

C

omply with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and procedures

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articipate in and actively support all Safety and Reliability initiatives

B

alance delivery loads and times while staying within shift limits

F

ollow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements

M

ust be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

M

ust be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens