Palletizer Operator (Experience Preferred)

Job Description

Under the direction of the Operations Lead/Supervisor and support of Management Staff, the employee must learn all the Quality, Safety and Production aspects as it pertains to this role. The employee must effectively support all Company polices, practices and standards as they relate to this position. 

The primary function of a Palletizer Operator is to maintain the performance of the equipment to meet production goals and maintain raw materials allocated for this area.

As a Palletizer Operator you will be forklift, pallet jack, and pallet pal certified to provide support for this area of production.  You will gain familiarity with laser guided vehicles and their screen functions. You will learn how to read the production schedule and identify flavors on cartons and shippers. There will be computer programs to learn and navigate through as it relates to pallets shipped.

You will be trained how to operate the palletizers and wrappers you will learn how to troubleshoot any downtime associated with each piece of equipment. You will actively participate in team goal setting and implementation.       

Other duties as assigned.

Quality Expectations:

All employees must support and uphold all Kraft Heinz Quality Policies and Procedures as it relates to their job function, while maintaining an understanding of how their job role directly effects the success of the quality program and its components.

All employees must participate in annual training that covers the quality aspects of their job associated with all plant quality policies/procedures.  All employees must know how to, follow, and conduct certain quality activities that pertain to their position in each area of the process. The employees must understand how ensue day to day expectations as it relates to the direct expectation of Kraft Heinz.

Employees must also understand the importance of producing quality products under the Kraft Heinz Beverage Division within the scope of Corporate and Plant policies.

The Quality of our products continue to attain a highly substantial level that has shown to award us with the reputation of delivering good and wholesome products for our customers/consumers. As a Company we may have the best equipment, raw materials, policies, and procedures, but if we do not have the obligation, dedication, and the willingness to abide by, observe of and perform to our quality expectancies, all other pieces in place will not matter.

 Safety Expectations:

All employees must support and uphold all Kraft Heinz Safety Policies and Procedures as it relates to their job function, while maintaining an understanding of how their job role directly effects the success of the safety program and its components.

All employees must participate in annual training that covers the safety aspects of their job associated with all plant safety policies/procedures.  All employees must know how to, follow, and conduct certain safety activities that pertain to their position in each area of the process. The employees must understand how to ensue day to day expectations as it relates to the direct expectation of Kraft Heinz.

Ownership and vigilance from all employees will help prevent accidents from occurring or reoccurring. Communication, identification and reporting from the employee is one of the best tools that helps a company define where their opportunities reside within the structure of the plant. Together Nothing we do is worth getting hurt for and every injury could and should have been prevented.   

Qualification Cards:

The employee must also pass the Qualification card associated with their position, which will cover safety, quality, and job responsibilities for that position.  The employee must meet the assigned target level by the end of their training period.  During the training the supervisor and your trainer will evaluate your process throughout the training period and will disclose what you need to work on.  You must reach your assigned target level by the end of your training period.

Kraft Heinz Company:

Kraft Heinz is one of the most profitable food companies in the industry and equipped with the most dedicated people at all levels within the organization. Our employees have a pure commitment and dedicated mentality that sets the tone for our success. The determination and strive for excellence within our organization leads us to a compiling list of leading brands.

This list contributes as a direct reflection of the time and care we invest to maintain the highest quality products in the industry. Each year we continuously sustain and preserve our efforts to be one of the largest foods and beverage companies in North America.

 Our accomplishments and victories provide to us the true assurance we have developed one of the best brands and we have maintained some of the best practices that make us the leader we are. Our people continuously strive and have the dedication it takes to make us one of the leaders in the Food Industry.

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.