The Kraft Heinz Company
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Description & Requirements
The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking Machine Operators to work at our processing facility in Lowville- NY. 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.
EEO Policy
Kraft Heinz is an EO employer – Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories
Benefits & Compensation Overview
We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you chose what is best for you- but what is offered are
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Additional perks EAP (Employee Assistance Program)- Company paid Life Insurance- Company paid Short-term disability- Pet Insurance
- (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
- $18.66/hour starting wage
- A $1 shift differential for those who working on second or and $1.25 shift differential for those working on third shift.
Work Schedule
Rotating 12 hour shifts
Plant & Community Overview
Plant Overview
- Over 400 employees
- 1st- 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
- Built in 1971. The facility is over 400-000 square feet. The plant has 18 production lines. Supplied by local farms. Largest employer in Lewis County.
- Products Philadelphia Cream Cheese- Polly-O String Cheese- Kraft String Cheese
Community Overview
Welcome to Lowville https //lowville.racog.org/
Job Overview
“World leader. Lots of responsibility. Outstanding local leadership. Opportunities for individuals to make an impact. Great pay. Wonderful people to work and grow with. It is a community that cares and takes care of each other.” – Line Operator
“6 days off after 8 days worked for maintenance. Co-workers and management are great- salary is good.” – Electrician
Responsibilities & Duties
- Operator duties along with other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Performs work on the rigid line as a team member to include operating both the inside and the outside- weights- and Robot palletizer/stretch wrapper and must be able to perform all Sanitation duties.
- Other duties include changeovers on the equipment- minor mechanical adjustments- adjusting the equipment during operation- loading of supplies onto conveyors- climbing ladders and walking on overhead conveyor platforms.
- Will be responsible for housekeeping in the Rigid area and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Team participation is required.
- Position requires compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices- timely Period Work completion- and the ability to perform sanitation duties.
- SAP data entry and accuracy required
Comply with all Kraft policies- procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices. Maintain positive rapport with customers- suppliers- contractors- and other Associates. Participate on assigned teams; Support team decisions. Perform other duties as assigned by Manager. Must adhere to all site rules and adhere to all ways of working processes and procedures within this role. Position requires compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices- timely Period Work completion- and the ability to perform all sanitation duties. Team participation is required. All other duties as assigned.
Sanitation
Will ensure that the equipment and machinery he/she works with is cleaned and sanitized per the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program rules explained at the beginning of the employment and during refresher sessions.
Quality Assurance
Ensures all products manufactured comply with the Quality Assurance Program and policies reviewed during the on the job training applicable to this specific operation function.
Safety
Will follow instructions delivered during the training that explained the fundamentals of the Kraft Heinz Safety Process and will keep himself/herself and others away from harm while performing his/her duties. Will adhere to LOTO policy and procedures.
To apply for this job please visit careers.kraftheinz.com.