Prep Bag-1st Shift

The Kraft Heinz Company•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1st Shift position at Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids, IA, operating from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm. The facility is a 3-shift operation with approximately 200 hourly staff members, a mix of temporary and full-time associates. It focuses on food service with multiple soup and macaroni & cheese production lines. The role requires a highly skilled operator capable of being flexible and working in multiple positions, with solid knowledge of bag prep, spice, hand pre-weigh, and product requirements. The operator will identify quality concerns related to ingredients, allergen labeling, and cleans/changeovers.

Requirements

Must be detail-oriented and possess good organizational skills
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. above your head
Must be able to perform well under stress
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently and with others.
Must be able to work in a safe manner.
Must ensure quality products are being packaged.
Responsible for following all Food Safety Policies and Safety Procedures.
Responsible for Q-RMP standards implementation as defined by the accountability list document.
Employees will follow all safety protocols and perform their job responsibilities in a safe manner.
Successful candidates must have the willingness to: Always perform to the highest level of competence.
Cooperate as a team.
Be open, especially with information and knowledge.
Trust and be trustworthy.
Respect others – customers, suppliers, colleagues – and yourself.
Be accountable for one’s actions.

Nice To Haves

Have solid knowledge of bag prep, spice, hand pre-weigh and all products’ requirements.
Identify any quality concerns with the ingredients, allergen labeling or cleans/changeovers.

Responsibilities

Weigh raw ingredients according to recipe
Organize ingredients according to recipes by placing them in barrels, drums, etc.
Perform constant / accurate inventory checks on ingredients according to schedules
Stage materials according to recipe
Complete paperwork / IQS entries
Cover staged ingredients
Place recipe tag on barrel / carts when recipe is complete
Clean / Sanitize work area
Help with other recipes as needed
Other duties as assigned
Assemble/changeover equipment as assigned.
Quality (verify product quality, item numbers, weights)
Safety (follow all required safe work practices—ie: PPE, JSA)