Production Team Member

Job Overview

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking Production Team Members to work at our facility in Muscatine, IA. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality oriented and be willing to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment. This position requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Must learn the safe and proper operation of equipment.
• Perform set-up, start-up and changeover procedures for the equipment as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues with line performance as it relates to equipment operation.
• Maintain downtime records during line operation.
• Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks.
• Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor or Lead.
• Perform sanitation duties on production equipment as needed.
• Proper handling and usage of chemicals.
• Must have the ability to follow written instructions and manuals.
• Must handle Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Support Plant Quality Systems.
• Responsible to follow FSQ requirements such as GMP’s and other daily/job specific duties to support QRMP.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Plant Overview

• Over 400 employees
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
• Union Plant, represented by UFCW 431
• Original Construction 1892
• 2nd Heinz Plant - First west of Mississippi. Opening in 1893 as Heinz Pickling Works. First Products: Sauerkraut, Horseradish, Pickles 1895 Tomato Processing started
• Current Products: Ketchups, L&P, Heinz Homestyle Gravy, Single Serve Ketchup, 57 Sauce, and BBQ Sauces

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

Location(s)

Muscatine Factory

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.