Pouch Machine Operator

Kraft Heinz • Granite City, IL

7d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Job Description Starting Wage 25.63 Job Responsibilities Operate pouch machines safely and efficiently while achieving exceptional quality. Visually check the work area and all the machines you will be running during the shift. Check pouches to make sure that all heat seals are good. (Minimum every 30 minutes) Make sure that pouch capacity is correct. Maintain the proper size football on bottom of pouch. Rotate side seal and bottom seal Teflon as needed. Document pouch losses, roll changes, and downtime on the Pouch Production Report. Include the quantity of pouches, reason for losses, area of machine, operator adjustment, and/or maintenance adjustments. Complete all paperwork thoroughly throughout and at the end of shift. Assist Relief during roll changes on your machines. Keep work area and table clean and free of debris. Inform maintenance or the shift supervisor as soon as possible of recurring problems or if you notice a problem developing. Discuss any problems that may be occurring with the operator on the previous shift. Remove old flavor labels from all empty boxes. Perform sanitation responsibilities as needed and/or required. Perform other duties as assigned by lead or supervisor. Productivity Responsibility: Actively participate in team goal setting/or meetings to ensure that we are the low-cost, high-quality producer. Strive to improve the efficiency of pouch making equipment by suggesting and striving to implement process improvements. Quality Responsibility: Ensure the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines. Follow all established GMP's, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures. Assist in the implementation of the QRMP program and training of new associates. Safety Responsibility: Actively participate in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals. Involvement & supportive of Safety teams & processes. Required to perform all duties safely & use discretion to prevent injuries to self and/or others. Qualifications: Must be willing and able to demonstrate leadership skills and behavior which will contribute to the overall team effectiveness. Understanding of the requirements and importance of documentation. Able to work well within a team environment as well as work effectively with co-workers and management. Planning and organizational skills. Understanding of the requirements and importance of documentation. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Basic math skills. Able to lift 25 lbs. 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 Location(s) Granite City Plant Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected] .

Requirements

• Must be willing and able to demonstrate leadership skills and behavior which will contribute to the overall team effectiveness.
• Understanding of the requirements and importance of documentation.
• Able to work well within a team environment as well as work effectively with co-workers and management.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Understanding of the requirements and importance of documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to lift 25 lbs

Responsibilities

• Operate pouch machines safely and efficiently while achieving exceptional quality.
• Visually check the work area and all the machines you will be running during the shift.
• Check pouches to make sure that all heat seals are good. (Minimum every 30 minutes)
• Make sure that pouch capacity is correct.
• Maintain the proper size football on bottom of pouch.
• Rotate side seal and bottom seal Teflon as needed.
• Document pouch losses, roll changes, and downtime on the Pouch Production Report.
• Include the quantity of pouches, reason for losses, area of machine, operator adjustment, and/or maintenance adjustments.
• Complete all paperwork thoroughly throughout and at the end of shift.
• Assist Relief during roll changes on your machines.
• Keep work area and table clean and free of debris.
• Inform maintenance or the shift supervisor as soon as possible of recurring problems or if you notice a problem developing.
• Discuss any problems that may be occurring with the operator on the previous shift.
• Remove old flavor labels from all empty boxes.
• Perform sanitation responsibilities as needed and/or required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by lead or supervisor.
• Actively participate in team goal setting/or meetings to ensure that we are the low-cost, high-quality producer.
• Strive to improve the efficiency of pouch making equipment by suggesting and striving to implement process improvements.
• Ensure the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
• Follow all established GMP's, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures.
• Assist in the implementation of the QRMP program and training of new associates.
• Actively participate in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals.
• Involvement & supportive of Safety teams & processes.
• Required to perform all duties safely & use discretion to prevent injuries to self and/or others.

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