Processing Utility - 3rd Shift (Starting Wage $28/hr)

About the role

The Processing Utility position operates and sanitizes the Processing Department. This role supervises specific areas of the Conversion Department, supports team leaders, supervisors, and business unit managers, and ensures adherence to safety, quality, cost, and delivery standards.

Responsibilities

• Understands and supports manufacturing processes and interactions between processing functions
• Supports decision-making processes with the Team Leader, Supervisor, and Business Unit Manager
• Initiates corrective actions and reports deviations from production plans, quality, safety, and cost goals
• Fulfills safety, product quality, and hygiene responsibilities (GMP, HACCP, ISO)
• Ensures accurate production data entry and follow-up
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitization of processing equipment and facilities
• Updates and maintains calibration of equipment such as FoodScan, ProcessScan, FT120, and other NIR equipment
• Documents and conducts quality checks including cook sheets, recording charts, temperature charts, and other process documentation
• Completes and documents periodic work for the Processing Department
• Communicates with the Control Room Operator about the cream cheese process
• Ensures compliance with plant rules and policies
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives
• Addresses technical issues related to equipment and automation
• Strives for improvements in cost, safety, quality, and delivery
• Collaborates with other departments for problem-solving and improvements
• Performs duties according to safety requirements
• Lifts up to 50 pounds per NIOSH lifting equation and applies plant-approved safe lifting practices for over 50 pounds
• Works extended hours and workweeks to cover business needs
• Uses digital literacy with knowledge of various software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Adapts to change and makes decisions independently
• Adheres to Kraft Heinz policies and procedures

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Additional education/certification/skills: Solid understanding of cream cheese technology and manufacturing processes, good understanding of manufacturing cost aspects, proven ability to make decisions, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, digital literacy, proven ability to adapt to change, ability to work extended hours and workweeks
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in manufacturing environment, preferably in the cheese/dairy industry
• Training: Must attend and be current on Confined Space Training annually

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. Benefits You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability