8 Line Operator - Velveeta Sanitation

Kraft Heinz•New Ulm, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Line Operator coordinates and communicates sanitation workflow, works with minimal direct supervision, and regularly coordinates the work of others. The role requires a thorough understanding of department machinery, products, production procedures, sanitation, quality, and maintenance. The operator leads employees on Friday sanitation shifts and supports full-time employees during the week. The position requires good written and oral communication, leadership, quick judgment, computer skills or willingness to learn, mathematical skills, and the ability to follow complex written or verbal instructions. The operator must be able to dismantle, clean, sanitize, and reassemble department equipment and perform department maintenance functions. The role includes coordinating daily and weekly cleanups; training employees; maintaining sanitation records and procedures; monitoring cleaning, quality, chemical strength, and inventories; and preparing the Regular Slice department for startup. The operator also helps coordinate labor, employee training, safety activities, meetings, and hiring of part-time employees, and performs other duties as directed by the department supervisor. Work conditions are described as fair, with a pace that can be strenuous and hectic. Sanitation shifts can be warm, wet, and humid; production areas require hearing protection, and some cleanup areas are wet. Machinery, chemicals, and slippery footing present hazards. Lifting demands are moderate, and employees will sometimes lift more than 100 pounds. The training period is four months, depending on the individual's background.

Requirements

Ability to dismantle, clean, sanitize, and reassemble all department equipment.
Ability to perform department maintenance functions.
Ability to coordinate work and lead employees, including delegating tasks and monitoring labor usage.
Ability to train employees on sanitation tasks and department equipment.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Computer skills or willingness to be trained to use a computer.
Mathematical skills.
Ability to think and react quickly and exercise judgment while working with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to work from complex or brief written and verbal instructions.
Understanding of department machinery, products, production procedures, sanitation, quality, and maintenance.
Knowledge of cleaning-solution strength and ability to test and document it.
Understanding of Kraft policies and procedures, the Kraft policy manual, GMP manual, MSDS book, HACCP book, department forms, and paper flow.
Understanding of production and cooker schedules.
Ability to chart and graph data.
Ability to work Friday sanitation shifts.
Ability to sometimes lift more than 100 pounds.
Competence in all aspects of the job and other duties assigned by the department supervisor after a four-month training period, depending on individual background.

Responsibilities

Coordinate workflow for daily and weekly department cleanups and schedule period cleaning.
Lead employees during Friday sanitation shifts and coordinate daily work by delegating help and monitoring labor usage.
Perform and train employees in sanitation tasks for the listed department equipment and areas.
Maintain sanitation employee training documentation and update Regular Slice cleaning procedures and records.
Record sanitation period and variable times; test and document cleaning-solution strength.
Prepare Regular Slice for startup while supporting a sanitation shift that avoids startup downtime.
Monitor sanitation-related product quality, review bacteria-count reports, monitor equipment cleaning, and work with other departments to resolve quality problems.
Monitor the H.O. ticket control system and act as a GMP leader.
Oversee department maintenance, including repairing water guns, water and air hoses, and squeegees; replacing gaskets; lubricating equipment; and reporting and ordering damaged or worn machine parts.
Perform daily and weekly oiling and greasing.
Check employee schedules for call-ins during the week and Friday sanitation shifts.
Assist with training new employees and supporting employees who are struggling with their work.
Help coordinate hiring of part-time employees, including peer interviews.
Chart and graph data for Green Room meetings and understand production and cooker schedules.
Assist the department supervisor with safety and QCDSM meetings for the Sanitation Department and Friday sanitation shifts.
Help employees keep safety training current and emphasize safety awareness.
Perform all duties as directed by the departmental supervisor.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with plans tailored to employee and family needs.
Medical and prescription drug coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Screenings and assessments.
Paid time off.
Company holidays.
Leave of absence.
Recognition programs.
Training and learning opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellbeing programs.
Family support programs.
401(k).
Life insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Disability coverage.