8 Line Operator - Velveeta Sanitation

Kraft Heinz•New Ulm, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Line Operator coordinates and communicates sanitation workflow, works with minimal direct supervision, and regularly delegates and coordinates the work of others. The role requires a thorough understanding of department machinery, products, and production, sanitation, quality, and maintenance procedures. The operator must be able to dismantle, clean, sanitize, and reassemble department equipment; perform department maintenance functions; and work from complex or brief written and verbal instructions. Work is varied and requires sound judgment, mathematical ability, computer skills, and strong written and oral communication. The operator leads employees on Friday sanitation shifts and coordinates daily work during the week. Employees in sanitation are required to work Friday sanitation shifts. The role supports sanitation, quality, maintenance, employee training, scheduling, safety, and department administration. The operator maintains training and sanitation records, coordinates cleaning schedules, tests and documents cleaning solution strength, prepares the department for startup, monitors quality and equipment cleaning, oversees basic maintenance, and assists the department supervisor with meetings and other assigned duties. Competence in all aspects of the job is expected after a four-month training period, depending on the employee’s background. The position is based at the New Ulm Plant. Working conditions can be strenuous and hectic, and sanitation shifts may be warm, wet, and humid. Hearing protection is required during production. Work areas may be wet or dry during cleanup, with slippery footing among the hazards. Machinery and chemical hazards are described as moderate, controllable, and at times hazardous. Lifting demands are moderate, with occasional lifting of more than 100 pounds.

Requirements

Complete understanding of department machinery, products, and production, sanitation, quality, and maintenance procedures.
Ability to dismantle, clean, sanitize, and reassemble all department equipment.
Ability to perform department maintenance functions.
Written and oral communication skills.
Leadership skills and ability to think and react quickly.
Computer skills or willingness to be trained to use a computer.
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision and coordinate the work of others.
Ability to follow complex or brief written and verbal instructions.
Mathematical skills.
Ability to lead and train employees on sanitation tasks and equipment.
Awareness of safety hazards when working with machinery and chemicals.
Ability to sometimes lift over 100 pounds.
Availability to work required Friday sanitation shifts.

Responsibilities

Coordinate workflow for daily and weekly department cleanups and schedule period cleaning.
Perform and train employees in sanitation tasks across department equipment and systems, including stackers, wrappers, pumps and pipes, CIP units, COP tanks, and related systems.
Maintain sanitation employee training documentation and update Regular Slice cleaning procedures and records.
Understand and record sanitation period and variable times; test and document cleaning solution strength.
Prepare Regular Slice for startup, recognizing the relationship between sanitation and startup without 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 serve as a GMP leader.
Oversee department maintenance, including repairing water guns, hoses, and squeegees; replacing gaskets; lubricating equipment; and reporting or ordering damaged or worn parts.
Complete daily and weekly oiling and greasing.
Check employee schedules for call-ins during the week and Friday sanitation shifts; delegate work, monitor labor usage, and help complete work on time.
Assist with training new employees and support 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.
Maintain working knowledge of Kraft policies and procedures, the policy and GMP manuals, MSDS and HACCP books, and department forms and paper flow.
Assist the department supervisor with safety and QCDSM meetings for the sanitation department and Friday sanitation shifts.
Help employees keep safety training current, emphasize safety, and perform other duties as directed by the departmental supervisor.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.
Medical and prescription drug coverage.
Dental and vision coverage.
Screenings and assessments.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Leave of absence.
Recognition and training.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellbeing programs and family support programs.
401(k).
Life insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Disability coverage.