Machine Operator

Company: Kraft Heinz Company
Location: Fremont
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

About Us

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We're a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

No matter the brand, we're united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we're transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion - and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen - there's only one thing to do: join our table and let's make life delicious!

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level - from entry-level intern to senior leader - to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners - to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz - which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You're expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level - and you'll be rewarded. You're given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. You're supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking MachineOperators to work at our sauces processing facility in Fremont, OH. Successful candidates must be willing to contribute improvements suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment. This position requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.

**Currently hiring for second shift positions. Candidates must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts alternating days and nights - including weekends. Starting Pay Rate $21.30 per hour.**

Responsibilities & Duties

• Must learn the safe and proper operation of the packaging filling equipment.
• Perform set-up, start-up and changeover procedures for the equipment as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues with line performance as it relates to equipment operation.
• Maintain downtime records during line operation.
• Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks.
• Responsible for clean-up of the equipment.
• Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor, Shift Leader, or Line Technician.
• Perform sanitation duties for production equipment as needed and period sanitation work as assigned.
• Proper handling and usage of chemicals.
• Must handle Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Support Plant Quality Systems.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Shift Leader.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Candidates must be available to work all shifts including second, third & weekends and holidays
  • Prior manufacturing experience is preferred
    
    Location
    
    Fremont Factory
    
    Benefits & Compensation Overview:
    
    We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package that includes:
    
    • Medical/Rx
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Additional incentives: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
    • (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
      
      Plant & Community Overview:
      
      Plant Overview:
      
      • Over 300 employees
      • 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
      • Union Facility represented by UFCW Local 75
      • Manufacture over 1 billion pounds of Ketchup annually
      • World's Largest Ketchup Factory
      • Products: Ketchup, Chili Sauce, Cocktail Sauce
        
        Community Overview:
        
        Welcome to Fremont: https://www.fremontohio.org/
        Location(s)
        Fremont Factory
        
        Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact HRCompliance@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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