Processing Operator at Kraft Heinz in Granite City, IL

Job Description

Processing Operator

Hourly - 12 Hour Nights

Rate of Pay

$30.47

Primary Function
 

Primary Function: Processing Operator is responsible for batching, blending, and testing to ensure product is within Kraft specifications. This is done by the following duties, personally or through working with others.

Ownership & Key Responsibilities

• Run the batching system which controls the batching of raw ingredients into a finished product and Cleaning in Place (CIP).  

• Check the batches and record findings on the finish batch records and enter Unilab

• Check process water and filler baths for levels of chlorine.

• Obtain finished product samples during the day for Q. S. department.

• Checking chemical levels used by the production department during cleaning of equipment.

• Calibration of scales and thermometers.

• Swabbing of the fillers after CIP and COP.

• Making pipe swings to CIP.

• Blend juices in port-a-tanks to be used in the finished batches.

• Put incoming drums of juices and essences away.

• Change port-a-tank when empty and replace with full port-a-tanks.

• Sanitation of port-a-tanks.

• PM on port-a-tank butterfly valves.

• PM for sanitation once per week.

• Check and document HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point).

• Perform sanitation responsibilities as needed or required.

• Must be able to use SAP for following FEFO

• Accurate Connected Worker Data Entry

• Daily 5S, CIL, CL and defect handling completion

• Engage in all department activities required by the team, i.e. Base condition events.

• Demonstrate a teamwork environment

• Other duties as assigned or required.

Productivity Responsibility: 

• Actively participate in team goal setting/implementation to ensure that we are the low-cost, high-quality producer. 

• Strive to maximize the efficiency of the plant/department by submitting and implementing process improvements.

• Troubleshoot and communicate issues throughout the department

• Filling out defect cards

Quality Responsibility:

• Ensure the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines. 

• Comply with all established GMP's, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities and KHMS operating procedures.

• Assist in the implementation of the KHMS program and training of new associates.

Safety Responsibility:

• Actively participate in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals. 

• Involvement & support of safety processes. 

• Required to perform all duties safely & use discretion to prevent injuries to self and/or others.

Qualifications

• Required to drive forklift.

• Working knowledge of computers.

• SAP Usage

• ZPI Knowledge

• Travel as required

 

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)

Granite City Plant

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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.