Production Machine Operator

Kraft Heinz • Garland, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the supervisor, this person would perform various miscellaneous job tasks within the department. In cooperation with the line crew, this position supports departmental production operations. This includes responsibility and authority to achieve cost, quality, safety, morale and service objectives. The starting wage is $21.26 + $1.00 shift differential for the 3rd shift, Monday-Friday, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM. This role involves operating assigned equipment in manufacturing Lunchables according to packaging specifications, finished product specifications, and all safety requirements. Responsibilities include getting supplies, loading supplies, operating machines, clearing jams, restarting machines, and monitoring machine performance. The operator will be trained and rotate to primary packaging equipment and operate by the HACCP plans for the product line. Maintaining a clean work area, adhering to GMPs and safety policies such as Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are crucial. The operator must adhere to Kraft Heinz Safety Values, safety and environmental policies, procedures, and compliance programs, working towards an injury-free environment. This includes reviewing work areas for potential losses and loss control opportunities and reporting hazards, injuries/illnesses, and other losses to Line Leads. The role requires effective utilization of HMI display for minor adjustments per SKU needs, detecting when adjustments are required based on machine observations and performance, and responding to machine faults promptly and correctly for maximum machine uptime. Effective communication of electrical and mechanical problems, detecting supply and machine problems and responding appropriately, and assisting in product changeovers (including mechanical changeovers) are also key responsibilities. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, able to work in a team environment, and possesses good communication skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Regularly required to stand and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Good communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform various miscellaneous job tasks within the department.
• Support departmental production operations in cooperation with the line crew.
• Achieve cost, quality, safety, morale, and service objectives.
• Operate assigned equipment in manufacturing Lunchables according to packaging specifications, finished product specifications, and all safety requirements.
• Get supplies, load supplies, operate machines, clear jams, restart machines, and monitor machine performance.
• Be trained and rotate to primary packaging equipment.
• Operate by the HACCP plans for the product line.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Adhere to all GMP’s and safety policies such as LO/TO and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Operate under the Kraft Heinz Safety Values.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental policies, procedures and compliance programs.
• Work toward achieving an injury free environment.
• Review work areas for potential losses and loss control opportunities.
• Report hazards, injuries/illnesses, and other losses to Line Leads.
• Effectively utilize HMI display and make minor adjustments per SKU needs.
• Detect when adjustments are required based on machine observations and performance.
• Respond to machine faults promptly and correctly for maximum machine up time.
• Effectively communicate electrical and mechanical problems.
• Detect supply problems and machine problems and properly respond.
• Assist in product changeovers on the line, including mechanical changeovers on each individual piece of equipment.

Benefits

• Affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future through plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Medical coverage
• Prescription Drug coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Screenings/Assessments
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Leave of Absence
• Recognition programs
• Training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Programs
• Family Support Programs
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED