Weekend Sanitation Day Shift

Job Overview

This is a weekend manufacturing position at Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, responsible for keeping production areas clean and sanitary as regulated by OSHA.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Pre-wash, wash, sanitize, post wash equipment as needed
• Clean all equipment in parts carts utilizing COP Tank
• Inspect Parts carts to ensure all parts are in correct location
• Empty trash cans through designated areas and keep all areas free from debris
• Dry pick of floors in production areas as needed
• Wash pallets
• Inspect drains to remove full baskets and ensure the baskets are replaced properly
• Conduct Titration Chemical concentration of COP wash solutions
• MSS Scheduled Cleanings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and possesses good organizational skills
• Understands the use and types of chemicals allowed to use on each piece of equipment
• Understands instructions, sanitizing steps, inspecting for clean, pre rinse, wash, post and sanitize procedures
• Understands Microseism organism, bacteria, yeast, mold, protozoa and viruses
• Has basic knowledge in equipment care and maintenance
• Able to perform well under stress
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to work independently and with others
• Responsible for following all Food Safety Policies and Safety Procedures
• Responsible for Q-RMP standards implementation as defined by the accountability list document

Benefits & Compensation Overview

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pet Insurance
• EAP Employee Assistance Program
• HRA Health Reimbursement Account or HSA Health Savings Account

Pay Rate

$22.08

Cost of Living

The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area is known as the cultural corridor. There is always something to do, a site to visit or a show to see! Also, from Cedar Rapids there is an easy commute, great school communities, low crime rates and bike friendly. Cost of living ratio great. Cedar Rapids is a vibrant city, encompassing unique attractions, exciting events, specialty shopping, a dynamic art scene, and a large variety of restaurant and nightlife options.

Community Overview

The community overview includes information about the area's attractions, schools, crime rates, and transportation options. For more information, visit http://www.cedar-rapids.org/.

Plant Overview

The plant is a 3-shift operation with approximately 200 hourly staff members, including a mix of temporary and full-time associates. It processes 100% food service, with 4 bag soup lines, 1 tub line, 18 Kettles, 5 filling lines, and 4 packaging lines. Products include frozen soups and macaroni & cheese.

Company History

Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids started as Ashby Soups in the mid-1980s, later becoming Quality Chef Foods in the 1990s. Heinz acquired Quality Chef Foods in the mid-2000s and merged with Kraft to become Kraft Heinz in 2015.

Safety & Compliance

Success candidates must have the willingness to: Always perform to the highest level of competence. Cooperate as a team. Be open, especially with information and knowledge. Trust and be trustworthy. Respect others – customers, suppliers, colleagues – and yourself. Be accountable for one’s actions. Employees will follow all safety protocols and perform their job responsibilities in a safe manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. 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.