Production Operator

Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking 2nd/3rd shift Production Operators to work at our sauces processing facility in Fremont, OH. Successful candidates must be willing to contribute improvements suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment. This position requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.

• Currently hiring for second/third shift positions. Candidates must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts alternating days and nights - including weekends. Starting Pay Rate $25.96/hr., additional shift premium, weekly pay

Responsibilities & Duties

• Must learn the safe and proper operation of the packaging filling 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 clean-up of the equipment.

• Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor, Shift Leader, or Line Technician.

• Perform sanitation duties for production equipment as needed and period sanitation work as assigned.

• Proper handling and usage of chemicals.

• Must handle Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

• Support Plant Quality Systems.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Shift Leader.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Candidates must be available to work all shifts including second, third & weekends and holidays

• Prior manufacturing experience is required

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package that includes:

• Medical/Rx

• Dental

• Vision

• Additional incentives: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability

• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

• Over 300 employees

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities

• Union Facility represented by UFCW Local 75

• Manufacture over 1 billion pounds of Ketchup annually

• World’s Largest Ketchup Factory

• Products: Ketchup, Chili Sauce, Cocktail Sauce

Community Overview:

Welcome to Fremont: https://www.fremontohio.org/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

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)

Fremont Factory

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. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected].