General Labor – Tomato Sorter

Job Description

General Labor-Tomato Sorting (Seasonal)

Kraft Heinz Company

Escalon, CA

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking General Labor-Tomato Sorting associates to work in our tomato paste, pizza sauce, salsa, peeled pear canned tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, and tomato sauce production area in Escalon, CA.  Ideal candidates must be safety and quality driven. Candidates must be able to work in a team in a fast paced work environment.  This position requires individuals to perform general production duties during warmer climates in a food manufacturing environment during the months of July through October. 

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Sick Pay- available after successful completion of 90 days of employment
• Life insurance available after employee has completed 30 days of employment.
• Starting Pay $18.66
• Union facility-obtain seniority after 30 working days

Work Schedule:

Monday-Sunday during the months of July- October

New employees primarily work 3rd shift due to seniority (10PM-630AM)

Overtime may be available based on business need

Job Overview:

Are your ready to join a fast-paced work environment with a team dedicated to producing high quality tomatoes found in more than 30 different food service products consumed all around the world?

As a general labor employee you’ll see first hand how our tomatoes go from farm to table. You’ll be a front of the line employee who will contribute to our continuous growth.

Responsibilities & Duties:

May include, but isn’t limited to:

• Responsible for following all factory policies and procedures.
• Responsible for removing undesired or defective fruits, weeds, foreign material from product being produced
• Tomato sorting based on color, maturity, grade, size
• Be on your feet up to 8 hours every day performing repetitive tasks when sorting
• Responsible for keeping work area clean at all times.
• Sweep floor and clean up spills as needed or directed by lead.
• Perform general cleaning throughout work areas.
• Handle packaging material accordingly if required by job task
• Responsible for wearing proper PPE including bump camp, hair net, composite toe shoes in all production areas
• Ability to lift, stack product cases
• Responsible for reporting any Safety or Quality violations
• Responsible for learning multiple jobs based on company need
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Open availability across all three shifts.
• Must be available to work up to 7 days a week during fresh pack season (July-October), including holidays
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours
• Candidates must be willing to work in different departments based on business need
• Adhere to factory GMP’s by following all Safety and Quality regulations

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)

Escalon

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.