Weekend Sanitation Tech-3rd Shift

Location: Kraft Heinz – Cedar Rapids, 4601 C Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

About the Facility

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

Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids began as Ashby Soups in the mid-1980s, founded by Jamie and Shannon Ashby and their mother using family recipes. The company was renamed Quality Chef Foods in the 1990s, acquired by Heinz in the mid-2000s, and merged with Kraft in 2015 to form Kraft Heinz.

About the Community

The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area, known as the cultural corridor, offers a vibrant lifestyle with attractions, events, specialty shopping, a dynamic art scene, and diverse dining and nightlife. Cedar Rapids features an easy commute, excellent schools, low crime rates, and bike-friendly infrastructure. The cost of living is favorable, making it one of the best places to live, work, and play in the Midwest.

About the Role

Join a team producing quality products for over 50 household brands in the U.S. This role focuses on maintaining clean and sanitary production areas as regulated by OSHA, including the spice room, prep rooms, blanch room, cook areas, filler areas, trash compactor area, and dumpster areas.

Responsibilities

• Pre-wash, wash, sanitize, and post-wash equipment as needed
• Clean all equipment in parts carts using the COP Tank
• Inspect parts carts to ensure all parts are in the correct location
• Empty trash cans through designated areas and keep all areas free from debris
• Dry pick floors in production areas as needed
• Wash pallets
• Inspect drains to remove full baskets and ensure proper replacement
• Conduct titration of chemical concentrations for COP wash solutions
• Perform MSS scheduled cleanings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Able to adhere to a strict attendance policy
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Understand the use and types of chemicals allowed for each piece of equipment
• Follow instructions, sanitizing steps, and inspection procedures for cleanliness
• Knowledge of pre-rinse, wash, post-wash, and sanitize procedures
• Understand microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast, mold, protozoa, and viruses
• Basic knowledge of equipment care and maintenance
• Able to perform well under stress
• Work in extremes of hot and cold temperatures
• Communicate effectively and work independently or with others
• Follow all Food Safety Policies and Safety Procedures
• Implement Q-RMP standards as defined by the accountability list document
• Follow all safety protocols and perform job responsibilities safely

Qualities of Successful Candidates

• Willingness to perform to the highest level of competence
• Cooperate as a team member
• Open communication, especially with information and knowledge
• Trustworthy and respectful of others—customers, suppliers, colleagues—and yourself
• Accountable for one’s actions

Schedule

• Thursday & Friday: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Saturday & Sunday: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Pay

Starting pay rate: $21.23 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at hire
• Generous Non-Union Field Operations Incentive Plan (FOIP) – Bonus Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance
• Paid company holidays and leave of absence options
• Recognition programs and training opportunities
• Wellbeing programs supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial health
• Family support programs