Shoveler 2nd Shift

Kraft Heinz•Cedar Rapids, IA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 2nd shift Utility 2 position at the Kraft Heinz facility in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role involves operating various equipment and performing tasks in different areas of the plant, including on-packs, chill tank, VRT, robot, prepack, and packaging lines. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and flexible operator with a solid understanding of safety and quality regulations, production procedures, and operational systems. This position also has the potential to lead a department in the absence of the regular lead.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently and with others.
Must be able to work in a safe manner.
Must ensure quality products are being packaged.
Responsible for following all Food Safety Policies and Safety Procedures.
Responsible for Q-RMP standards implementation as defined by the accountability list document.
Employees will follow all safety protocols and perform their job responsibilities in a safe manner.
Willingness to always perform to the highest level of competence.
Willingness to cooperate as a team.
Willingness to be open, especially with information and knowledge.
Willingness to trust and be trustworthy.
Willingness to respect others – customers, suppliers, colleagues – and yourself.
Willingness to be accountable for one’s actions.
Solid knowledge of on-packs, chill tank, VRT, Robot, prepack, all equipment, safety/quality regulations and production procedures in those areas.
Capable of leading a department to cover for lead during absences.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Centerline (CL), 5S, basic problem solving and Oscar system execution.
Progressing through Step Up Card system.

Responsibilities

Completing duties for any job task assigned within the department.
Understanding and execution of Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Centerline (CL), 5S, basic problem solving, and Oscar system.
Leading by example in problem-solving skills within the process.
Escalating production issues and addressing performance gaps to meet targets.
Continuously improving technical skill set through the Step Up Card system.
Verifying that all employees in the department are functioning together and minimizing mistakes.
Coordinating the transition of materials and workflow with surrounding department leads and supervisors.
Ensuring IQS documentation is entered accurately and timely.
Verifying subordinates accurately follow quality practices.
Participating in and attending DDS Meetings.
Monitoring run rates to ensure Run to Target goals are met.
Executing Operations Systems (OSCAR, DDS, CL, CIL).
Assisting the lead in the successful operation within the department by ensuring materials are present, employees are on task, and enforcing break schedules.
Assisting the lead in educating and training employees on machinery and job functions within the department.
Maintaining team organization and document management.
Participating in root cause problem-solving efforts on key chronic losses for the process.
Monitoring waste streams and executing reduction goals.
Participating in the QRMP yearly audit and assisting in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
Performing other duties and/or projects as assigned.