PCLP Cooker Operator 11 SPFD-1

Kraft Heinz • Springfield, MO

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Primary Purpose: Responsible for operating, monitoring, & maintaining continuous cookers.

Requirements

• Basic math, reading, and communication.
• Able to acquire a fork truck license.
• Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, sorting, and reaching to both ground level and overhead.
• Lifts, carries, pushes, routinely pulls and moves up to 100 pounds.
• Holds and grips objects; must possess manual dexterity vital to operate equipment and disassemble and reassemble equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production schedule to determine correct product to cook & when to do Sanitation.
• Monitor & Control cooker operation, adjusting ingredient set points as required to producing a quality product.
• Obtain and analyze cooker samples, using the Foodscan, pH meter, Salt Titrator, or current test method.
• Notify appropriate resources to assist correcting cooker or any process back to target after analysis of samples.
• Complete required prestart-up checks.
• Assist with capturing calibration samples for testing equipment.
• Assist with R&D Trials as needed.
• Responsible for scraping, cleaning, and inspecting for cleanliness and for damage before using cooker & cooker equipment.
• Perform sanitation duties on Cooker equipment. This includes running CIP unit, operating COP tubs and completing & documenting all Period Cleaning items for Continuous Cooker as the need arises.
• Assist with Blender Operation, Monitoring, Testing, & Sanitation.
• Perform required Screen changes.
• Communicate closely with Filling, Blending, Grinding and cookers across all shifts to coordinate cooker changes.
• Maintain Kraft quality standards by checking quality of seals, code dates, labels, packaging, weights, odor, color, temperature of product, etc.
• Maintain machine operating condition through proper cleaning and lubrication to improve line optimization. This includes variety of maintenance-type functions (i.e. change-over, set-up, minor maintenance and adjustments, lubrication, production programming, etc.).
• Maintain housekeeping and Kraft quality standards in the work area.
• Perform recordkeeping as the need arises on manual, computer and other systems.
• Coordinate the job duties or changes of duty during shift operations.
• Train new or inexperienced associates.
• Relieve other personnel as needed.
• Maintain proper line speeds.
• Able to learn/demonstrate proficiency in MES applications.
• Report and correct unsafe acts or conditions.
• Operate material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as advised by leadership team.
• Responsible for making accurate decisions and informing the proper personnel when there are issues.
• Maintain progress Boards & Rail items.
• Accountable for the Safety, Health and Environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as it is outlined in our policies/procedures and processes.
• Understand and apply KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management System) practices such as 5S, centerline management, shift hand-offs, operational standard ownership/support, problem solving, etc.

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed