2nd & 3rd Shift Machine Operator
About The Position
Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are a staple in households across the country? Kraft Heinz Kendallville is excited to help you start your career today! Plant Overview: Employing 280 employees across 3 shifts. Purchased in 1934 from Breyer’s Ice Cream and began producing caramel in 1935. Began producing Marshmallows and Marshmallow Crème in 1961 and Marbits (think dehydrated marshmallows found in cereal) in 1979. Kendallville is the sole producer of all our product lines. Community Overview: Kendallville is located about 30 minutes north of Fort Wayne and offers a small-town community.
Requirements
- Self-motivated and strong drive for results.
- Use simple mathematics.
- Lift 50 pounds.
- Able to work in areas that contain dust and starch particles.
- Able to work in hot and humid conditions.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing, quality standards, hygiene, work safety, etc. preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Accurately maintain downtime records during line operation.
- Perform sanitation duties for production and periodic sanitation work as assigned.
- Responsible for conducting and accurately documenting quality checks.
- Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor, Team Leader, or Line Technician.
- Responsible for communicating with previous and next shift regarding any concerns or watch outs.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.
Benefits
- Annual Bonus Program
- 12 Paid Holidays per Year
- Paid vacation – up to 2 weeks in your first year
- Medical with (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Discounted YMCA Membership
- Product Purchase Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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.
- Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
