Quality Team Lead (Rotating Schedule) at Kraft Heinz in Holland, MI

Quality Team Lead (Rotating Schedule)

Location: Holland, MI

Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Quality Lead on third shift to work at our sauces, and pickles processing facility in Holland, MI.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to stand during a 12-hour shift
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Prior Quality lead experience is preferred

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Training Pay Rate: $27.81
• Certified Pay Rate $28.58 (can take up to 3 months)
• Shift premium: $2.00
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HAS) with Company contribution
• Wellness Program

Rotating Work Schedule:

Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 6PM-6AM

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday from 6PM-6AM

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

• Approximately 300 employees
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities- assigned based on business needs and seniority
• Union Plant, represented by UFCW Local 705
• Products: Vinegar, BBQ Sauces, Relish, Pickles, Mustard
• The Holland plant is one of the oldest plants in the company and has been operating since 1897. Although, locally known as the “pickle factory”, currently pickles only make up 5% of the total production. In 2016 the factory installed grey poupon mills to allow the production of its iconic mustard.

Job Overview:

This position will consist of daily activities of analytical, statistical, and finished goods inspectors, assuring proper methods are begin used. Oversee work of full-time quality checkers. A successful candidate in this role is a fast learner, likes to observe and recommend changes to improve their jobs. This is an ideal job for somebody looking for long term career with a stable, reputable company.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Must learn the safe and proper operation of the packaging filling equipment.
• Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor, Team Leader, or Line Technician.
• Performing Good Sanitation Practices (GSP’s) when handling equipment.
• Assist in scheduling and training QA employees.
• Advise all departments in interpretation of QA data.
• Coordinate with Production and T&W personnel for product holds, sampling and testing, disposition and release of holds.
• Collect, prepare, package and complete paperwork for samples to Headquarters QA, Canada, suppliers, customers, and potential customers.
• Collect, prepare for shipment, track Nutritional Analysis samples for Headquarters QA.
• Maintain and update line sheets, process sheets, notices of pack, recipes, spice mixes, etc. as required.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals, testing solutions, etc. and order as needed.
• Issue recipes to Process Control and 3er. Floor Production Department assuring correct recipes are in use.
• Perform daily analytical prechecks and make recipe adjustments when necessary.
• Perform standardization and maintenance on equipment. Prepare solutions for testing and bacteriological culturing.
• Accurately prepare various forms, correspondence, and reports by using typewriter, computer, etc.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of Quality Risk Management Program (QRMP) as assigned.
• Perform review and grant approval of incoming ingredients.
• Maintain a neat, clean and orderly working area and follow safe practices. Report issues to supervisor.

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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)

Holland 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.