The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has announced a $60 million investment in Northern Kentucky.
Kroger’s plans include the purchase and development of a 674,000 square foot ambient distribution center located on Mt. Zion Rd. in Florence.
The new distribution center will create nearly 100 new jobs. It will open later this year.
“More than 8.5 million customers shop in our stores every day and our goal is to always have our shelves stocked with the variety and selection our shoppers want,” said Frank Bruni, Kroger’s vice president of supply chain and logistics. “The new facility will help our logistics team to improve lead times and drive efficiencies for our stores and ultimately our customers.”
The company said the new facility, which was purchased from VanTrust Real Estate, will primarily be used as a replenishment center, servicing Kroger’s direct-to-store distribution centers across the eastern half of the country.
“We certainly welcome this significant investment by Kroger in Boone County,” said Gary W. Moore, Judge-Executive, Boone County. “This impressive investment by a top 20 Fortune 500 company will have a positive ripple effect throughout Northern Kentucky.”
Kroger employs more than 21,000 associates in Kentucky and more than 20,000 associates in the tri-state region.
“We are proud to continue our commitment to economic growth in the region,” added Mr. Bruni.
Every day, the Kroger Family of Companies makes a difference in the lives of eight and a half million customers and 443,000 associates who shop or serve in 2,796 retail food stores under a variety of local banner names in 35 states and the District of Columbia.
is this really what you meant to say???
Kroger employs more than 21,000 associates in Kentucky and more than 20,000 associates in the tri-state region.
Yes. Just checked the news release and these are the numbers Kroger provided for us. What doesn’t make sense. Kentucky numbers are the state of Kentucky. The other number is specifically for the Tri-state region that includes the headquarters in Cincinnati.
How can I apply to work at the new Kroger facility on Mount Zion Road in Florence in Boone County?
How can I fill out the Kroger distribution center on MT Zion Rd in Burlington KY
Has the new distribution center in florence,ky opened?I applied but haven’t heard anything! I have many years of distribution experience and would love to work there. Thank you
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I would like to fill out a application at the new ware house in Independence
Are you hiring right now
I work at this location for Kroger and love it great place to work. If your looking to aplly go to Kroger.com and go to the bottom you will see a link that says (about the company) then you will find another link that says careers and you can search for jobs at the mt Zion location.