Maintenance Line Tech Apprentice - Starting Wage $30/hr

The Kraft Heinz Company • Beaver Dam, WI

37d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a temporary 12-month apprentice position where individuals will work on the job and attend Moraine Park College to learn the skills necessary to become a Line Tech. The apprentice will be responsible for understanding food safety, reporting situations that may impact food safety, and the overall performance of an assigned area. Responsibilities include operation, adjustment, troubleshooting, cleaning, and repair of all equipment in the assigned area, ensuring quality product production at maximum effectiveness, and performing cleaning duties. The position requires successful enrollment at Moraine Park College, completion of all coursework with at least a C grade average, and adherence to Kraft Heinz policies. Training will primarily be on first shift, Monday through Friday, but may extend to off shifts for specific operational training. Apprentices will spend approximately two days per week at Moraine Park College and three days at Kraft Heinz.

Requirements

• Ability to successfully enroll at Moraine Park College.
• Must be able to operate all equipment necessary for production.
• The line tech must know how to run each piece of equipment and to troubleshoot any slow down/interruption on the production line for any reason.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates will be expected to report to Moraine Park College at the designated time and place.
• Candidates must pass the line tech test and will be interviewed to select candidates.

Responsibilities

• Operation of equipment to optimize quality and productivity, adjustments, change oversee, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Make routine repairs and on-line adjustments.
• Make a thorough, daily inspection of equipment in assigned area.
• Suggest and assist in modifications to machines, methods or processes, which will result in the safest, highest quality, highest effectiveness and lowest cost production.
• Preventative maintenance, developing, updating and executing the process.
• Equipment overhaul, modifications and installations.
• Continuous improvement through innovation.
• Ensure all products being produced meet quality specifications.
• Monitor all operations of the process on a continuous basis to maximize production, minimize downtime, and to insure that a quality product is produced in a safe manner.
• Execution of basic equipment maintenance, cleaning, inspection, lubricating, and adjusting.
• Exhibits safe work habits and encourages other to work safely.
• Performs sanitation and assures compliance with sanitation standards.
• Position may include quality checks, including but not limited to GMP, HACCP, and weights.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
• Know, understand, and comply with Kraft Food’s Environmental Policy.
• Reduce Kraft’s Environmental footprint.
• Participate in the QRMP audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
• Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list.
• Quality Responsibility.
• Participate in the QRMP audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
• Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list.

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.
• Wellbeing: 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