Kroger · 6 days ago
LOGISTICS/QUALITY ASSURANCE (Entry Level)
6300 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45242, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expKroger is a leading grocery retailer, and they are seeking an Entry Level Logistics/Quality Assurance professional. The role involves ensuring that all incoming products meet quality specifications and performing inspections on inbound products.
RetailFood and BeverageAgricultureMarketingGroceryMeat and PoultryRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Provide assurance that all incoming products conform to written and approved quality specifications
Perform inspections on inbound product following company guidelines and written specifications
Communicate with buyers and merchandising department on inventory levels, short dated product, shrink and other quality related issues on a timely basis
Check Brix, pressure levels and pulp temperatures on inbound produce product
File claims on out of spec product that stays in the DC and follow company guidelines and procedures for filing and recording claims. Communicate with merchandising, procurement and vendor
Reject product that is out of temperature or dating guidelines. Communicate such to immediate supervisor, merchandising and procurement staff
Be actively involved in banana ripening process and insure that bananas are shipping to stores at proper stage and temperature
Work with vendor community and WESCO in identifying and correcting any quality issues
Keep inspection area sanitized and thermometers and scales calibrated
Perform short date surveillances daily on most volatile products and once per week on longer shelf life product
Direct drivers or WSS to pull random samples throughout the truck on straight loads in accordance with company guidelines. Take samples to be inspected to the QA area
Keep ground beef log and temperatures to provide information on any food borne illness point of origin
Identify improperly rotated product and correct the rotation issue with the help of the supervisor
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
High school education
Two years' experience in a warehouse environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Minimum 18 years of age
Ability to pass drug test
Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency
Familiarity with distribution center terms and processes
Ability to work on a computer
Company
Kroger
Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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