6 Barrel Room
Kraft Heinz•New Ulm, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
Join Kraft Heinz as a Barrel Room Operator in New Ulm, MN. This is an independent role with accountability and purpose, where you will be the only operator on shift, responsible for cheese handling processes that keep production lines running. You will manage cheese supply, rework, and CB1 for processing areas, working from both written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision. This role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and SAP/computer skills.
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude
- Attention to detail
- SAP/computer skills
- Lifting: 22–25 lb empty cheese barrels
- Pushing CB1 barrels on skate conveyor
Responsibilities
- Review schedules for changeovers and plan tie-outs
- Supply and scan approximately 10 barrels per hour to process conveyors
- Operate barrel dumper & turner
- Stage & dump 6–8 CB1 barrels/hr in Liquid Process area
- Manage rework handling processes
- Assist Supervisor as needed
- Execute full sanitation procedures as required
- Perform thorough daily cleanup and maintain housekeeping standards
- Ensure correct cheese type by formula at all times
- Use SAP system for material traceability
- Inspect cheese for mold/foreign particles
- Follow GMPs, Daily Housekeeping, and QRMP Quality Systems
- Follow all general safety rules & LO/TO procedures
- Inspect Lift Truck before each shift
- Complete HACCP and BOS scans as required
- Always refer to Kraft Heinz standards and guidelines
Benefits
- Starting pay: $27.68 per hour
- Benefits begin 30 days after hire
- Hourly Bonus Program
- Medical Coverage: Customizable plans (HRA, HSA, FSA) with 5 carriers + Rx card
- Additional Plans: Vision, dental, life, disability, adoption/family planning reimbursement, childcare, parental leave
- Well-being Perks: LiveWell rewards, $50 fitness tracker subsidy
- Retirement: 401(k) match + an extra 3% company contribution
- Employee Perks: FREE Kraft Heinz products & branded swag
- Growth: Access to our award-winning Ownerversity learning & development platform
- Community & Inclusion: Join our Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
- Support: Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
