Job Type: Full time
Job DescriptionFiller OperatorVelveeta Department - New Ulm PlantBenefits & Compensation Overview:Medical / Dental / Vision Plans401k Retirement Plan with Company Matching ContributionAnnual Incentive Plan with Company Contribution of 3%2 weeks starting Vacation.10 Paid Holidays per year.Paid sick time after 1 year of serviceAdditional perks:  Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), access to shop at the Company Store.Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).Wadge is $28.46 per hour.Non-Union (FOIP) Field Operations Incentive Plant.Work Schedule:Weekly Rotating Shifts Monday through Friday.M-A-D Rotation (Midnights-Afternoons-Days)​Plant & Community Overview:Department Overview:The Kraft Heinz Plant in New Ulm has been a workplace of choice in the community since its opening in 1955.  Current products include Velveeta, Velveeta Mini-Block, Kraft Deli-Deluxe, and Foodservice for popular restaurant chains.KH committed significant capital investments to the Velveeta Dept. in 2016.Highly automated production lines.Temperature & Humidity controlled work environment.Skilled production positions.Velveeta Department has approx. 75 Hourly Employees.Average tenured employee is 12 years of service.Community Overview:Welcome to our New Ulm Community!Scope of Job:The Filler Operator is responsible for the operation of the filling machine and related equipment, including pouch sealers and formers.  The Operator must be familiar with Quality Control specifications regarding finished product and package quality. Responsible for maintaining proper package weights and ensuring those statistical targets are met.  Works from verbal and written instructions and performs without close supervision. Work requires mathematics and elementary statistical interpretation.  The work is generally a monitoring activity, but it requires judgment of the quality characteristics of the product.  Errors are not readily detectable and could involve substantial cost.  The work is moderately varied since it involves four different production lines. Computer knowledge is necessary.Job Responsibilities:Production:Records line down time classified by cause and machine. Attends to minor line malfunctions:  cleans jams in equipment – following proper LOTO procedures, removes defective packages, cleans equipment for proper function, starts and stops machinery, help with smash up in cover machine. Adjusts line speed to maximize line performance Utilize Quality Suite program for weight control and follow the necessary run rules. Line Salvage Responsible for entering OEE data. Perform end of line grading at prescribed frequency. Foil roll change & lot tracking Assisting all other areas of the room, as needed.Sanitation:Assists in cleaning pipes and equipment during changeovers. Completes full sanitation as required. Performs housekeeping in work area and keeps area clean. Performs interdictive cleaning at the required frequencies.Quality:Performs periodic quality checks:  seals, package integrity and square cartons. Performs weight control All required lab samples must be pulled and labeled. Temperature chart and product temperature must be monitored. Follow all GMPs. Follow QRMP Quality Systems.Safety:Follow all general safety rules. Use caution around moving equipment. Use all appropriate LO/TO. Complete BOS scans as scheduled. Refer to the Kraft Heinz handbook for Performance Standards and Guidelines.Lifting Requirements:Light – Handles up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. infrequently.Working Conditions:Fair – Very noisy environment. Minimal presence of work hazards.Training:The Filler Operator should be fully competent following training 2 weeks of training.Location(s)New Ulm PlantKraft 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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com.