Seasonal Summer 2026 Production Associate

Kraft Heinz•Beaver Dam, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for performing tasks to support the general operations of the facility. Tasks will include material handling, loading packaging supplies into machinery, basic operation of cream cheese packaging/processing equipment, and equipment cleaning and sanitizing. The position requires support of all business systems (such as QCDSM, ISO, GMP’s) while working in a team environment. The work is performed indoors around industrial equipment in varying temperatures, and the pace is determined by the speed of the equipment. Some extended hours on each shift along with some weekends and holidays may be required. The positions will require periods of standing, walking, bending, and twisting. Must possess the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls is required in order to perform job duties efficiently and safely.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
Must support all business systems (such as QCDSM, ISO, GMP’s).
Must follow FSQ requirements such as GMPs.
Must follow all company established safety policies and procedures.
Wearing Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats!

Nice To Haves

Experience with forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things, and using your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls while making Repetitive Motions.
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Start machines or equipment to begin production processes and Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators.
Prepare raw materials for processing, dumping materials such as prepared ingredients into machine hoppers prior to mixing.
Lifting raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using manual or powered lifts.
Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
Conducting and documenting quality checks within the required structure such as weight control records, code date check sheets, etc.
Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of product production, read gauges or charts, and record data acquired.
Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.
Clean and lubricate equipment, wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products.
Break up defective products for reprocessing.
Peeling rework and run through the salvage press for continuous hours of your shift.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.
Responsible to follow FSQ requirements such as GMPs and other daily/job specific duties to support QRMP.
Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards, while following all company established safety policies and procedures! (Wearing Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats!)
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise acquiring information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors and Peers — Providing information to supervisors, and co-workers by telephone, in written form, or in person.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and tackle problems.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and harmonious working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.