MEAT MDSG/QUALITY ASSURANCE at Dillons in Hutchinson, Kansas

Job Description:

Based in Hutchinson, Kansas, Dillons merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving Dillons customers in over 60 stores throughout Kansas.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Dillons family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Desired Previous Job Experience


• Store Management
• Retail Meat Department Manager
• Bachelor's degree
Minimum Position Qualifications:


• Computer skills - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to take on tasks outside of their expertise.
• Strong oral defense skills
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to achieve objectives through others

Essential Job Functions:


• Overall responsibility for the execution of the receiving inspection in the meat warehouse.
• Work with meat merchandising, deli merchandising and meat procurement to enforce quality specifications covering all incoming products, performingyield tests and filing product claims when necessary.
• Insure that the meat or deli merchandiser is involved in the disposition of suspect product, and that they are aware of the problem areas having anadverse affect on quality.
• Coordinate and communicate activities surrounding the proper handling of product under recall or withdrawal notices.
• Provide meat procurement with information related to quality levels of incoming products.
• Organize and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record keeping system.
• Insure weight control by taking product weight checks.
• Provide the Accounting Department information concerning bill backs to insure that proper deductions are made when appropriate.
• Maintain sanitation and bacteriological controls to insure maximum food safety.
• Both day and night operations are to be conducted to insure that predetermined quality levels and procedures are maintained through the totaldistribution function.
• Provide surveillance information to Meat Merchandising and Deli Merchandising to insure that proper rotation is maintained and product is shipped withminimum store-level shelf life.
• Monitor the accuracy of quality-related distribution center equipment to include scales and thermometers.
• Be aware of proper handling procedures for various products to insure maximum shelf life.
• Assist distribution center management in monitoring daily receiving procedures, handling, and slotting of product; notify perishable warehouse managerof any associates that need further training.
• Focus on shrink management in the distribution center.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.