Mustard (Processing) Lead - 3rd shift

The Kraft Heinz Company•Holland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a Mustard Kitchen Lead on third shift. As you develop your skills, there is plenty of room for growth to other roles within the factory. This role is responsible for the operation and utilization of the Yellow Mustard and Grey Poupon kitchens in the facility. The lead will also direct daily activities of relish, sauce, and mustard crews, and general labor. They will oversee the fresh cucumber receiving area during the green season and fill in for any PC positions when employees are absent. The role requires operating a forklift and performing minor mechanical work. Support of the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) at the operator level is crucial, including participation in shift hand off meetings, Level 1 meetings, performance boards, Centerline Management (CLM), Clean to Inspect and Reapply Lubrication (CIL), 5S, defect handling, startup/shut down, changeovers, and daily problem handling. The lead will work with support departments to improve line performance and utilize a computer for communication, reports, and daily monitoring.

Requirements

Upon hire will train to become Lock Out Tag Out certified and maintain qualification
Upon hire will train to become Forklift certified and maintain qualification
Must successfully pass on the job training and maintain operator qualification
Able to read, write, and perform basic math functions, such as, multiplication and addition

Nice To Haves

Ability to work all shifts as required by training needs
Ability to work daily overtime as needed
Ability to work Saturday and Sunday overtime days as needed

Responsibilities

Work in a safe manner, following all general safety rules of the plant.
Following PPE requirements
Escalating safety defects and concerns to leads/supervisors
Assure that we are always working to meet or exceed our quality standards.
Following GMP requirements
Inspecting raw materials and finished goods
Completing quality documentation
Assisting in rework as assigned
Escalating quality defects and concerns to leads/supervisors
Responsible for the operation and utilization of the Yellow Mustard and Grey Poupon kitchens in the facility
Responsible for unloading raw materials from trucks, supplying the kitchen department with materials and ingredients as required via lift truck, placing raw materials and finished goods in proper storage areas, and loading finished goods on trucks
Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
Perform all required observations and training timely and as scheduled
Assemble the tote fill system and coordinate mustard tank/vat usage.
Operate forklift in the kitchens, seed room and around storage areas.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader
Operate relish, sauce, and mustard making area without immediate supervision.
Direct daily activities of relish, sauce, and mustard crews, general labor.
Keep work area clean and orderly
Oversee fresh cucumber receiving area during green season
Fill in for any PC positions when employees are absent
Perform minor mechanical work such as patching hose, cleaning Tempco as needed.
Conduct inspections as necessary, report results including recommendations for corrective actions to supervisor.
Operating a forklift
Troubleshoot equipment as necessary
Support Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) at the operator level.
Work with support departments to improve line performance
Utilize a computer and programs for communication, reports, and daily monitoring
Keep work area clean and orderly
Perform any other duty as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account
Pet Insurance
(EAP) Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental life insurance
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