Sanitation Cleanup (CIP Technician) - 3rd shift

Kraft Heinz•Holland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean and sanitize production lines and peripheral areas throughout the Holland facility using chemicals appropriate to the lines and products. The role includes supporting quality standards, sanitation operations, safety and GMP compliance, and operator-level processes under the Kraft Heinz Management System. The plant produces sweet relish, Grey Poupon mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar, pickle variations, and BBQ sauce. It has more than 300 employees and is a union facility represented by the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU). The schedule is Saturday through Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Employees must be able to work other shifts as required by training needs and daily overtime as needed. Training may take up to one year. The training rate is $25.35 per hour; after certification on 100% of CIP procedures, the hourly rate is $28.58.

Requirements

Upon hire, train to become Lock Out Tag Out certified and maintain the qualification.
Successfully pass on-the-job training and maintain operator qualification.
Be able to operate a forklift.
Be able to handle potentially hazardous chemicals safely.
GED or greater required.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English or Spanish.
Ability to work the scheduled third shift, other shifts as required by training needs, and daily overtime as needed.
Regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50–100 pounds, requesting assistance as necessary.

Responsibilities

Follow GMP requirements and help meet or exceed quality standards.
Inspect raw materials and finished goods, complete quality documentation, assist with rework as assigned, and escalate quality defects or concerns to leads or supervisors.
Remove trash cans, totes, and other containers from production lines while following PPE requirements.
Turn equipment on and drain or empty fillers and conveyors of excess or unprocessed product residue.
Pre-rinse equipment to remove food residue and soils; apply chemicals as instructed; allow chemicals to soak or CIP for the required time; and rinse away food residue, soils, and chemical residue.
Wash or sweep remaining product residue from floors.
Operate a forklift for sanitation duties, including removing trash.
Perform sanitation duties in compliance with GMP and safety protocols, including other assigned tasks such as Master Sanitation.
Escalate safety defects and concerns to leads or supervisors.
Support operator-level Kraft Heinz Management System processes, including shift handoffs, Level 1 meetings, performance boards, Centerline Management, Clean to Inspect and Reapply Lubrication, 5S, defect handling, start-up and shut-down, changeovers, and daily problem handling.
Work with support departments to improve line performance and keep the work area clean and orderly.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or lead person.