Night Shift General Labor

  • All Posting Locations: Lowville, NY, US
  • Job Functions: Manufacturing
  • Date Published: December 13, 2024
  • Ref#: R-86099

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About the Role

Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a General Laborer to work at our food processing facility in Lowville, NY. Successful candidates must be willing to supply improvements suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal individuals 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.

EEO Policy

Kraft Heinz is an EO employer – Underrepresented groups/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories

The company will review reasonable accommodations as required.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you chose what is best for you, but what is offered are:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account.
  • Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
  • $21.56-22.50/hr
  • A $1.00 shift differential for second or and $1.25 shift differential for third shift.

Work Schedule:

Schedule is based on 7 days per week production.

Plant & Community Overview:

The Lowville plant produces the legendary Philadelphia Cream Cheese! Built in 1971, the facility is over 400,000 square feet and houses 18 production lines. Milk and cream is supplied by local farms. With over 450 employees, the plant is one of the largest employers in Lewis County.

For more information on the company or the community, visit https://www.kraftheinzcompany.com/ or https://lowville.racog.org/

Role & Responsibilities:

  • General Labor duties across all packaging or processing areas along with other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Required to be able to operate production equipment as required
  • SAP data entry and accuracy required
  • It is the responsibility of all employees to adhere to all site rules, and to all ways of working, and processes and procedures within that role
  • Position requires compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Timely Period Work completion
  • Team participation is required

Sanitation: Will ensure that the equipment and machinery they work with is cleaned and sanitized according to the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program rules explained at the beginning of the employment and during refresher sessions

Quality Assurance: Ensures all products manufactured align with the Quality Assurance Program and policies reviewed during the on the job training applicable to this specific operation function

Safety: Will follow the Kraft Heinz Safety Process and will keep themself and others away from harm while performing their duties. Will adhere to LOTO policy and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

  • Able to work on all shifts, weekends and Holidays
  • Workdays may fluctuate from week to week based on production
  • A Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent experience or general education diploma (GED)
  • Must have strong communication skills
  • Prior manufacturing experience is preferred

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)

Lowville 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.

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Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.  Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.

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