About the Role
Job Description
Location
Kendallville Indiana
Benefits & Compensation Overview
Relocation for qualified candidates.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription
401K
Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, etc.
(HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account
Pay
$31.81 – $32.90 an hour
Annual Bonus Program
12 Paid Holidays per Year
Paid vacation – up to 2 weeks in your first year
Additional perks: Paid Parental Leave, Discounted YMCA Membership, Product Purchase Program, Employee Assistance Program
Work Schedule
3-shift: Sunday – Thursday, 10:30pm – 6:30am
Daily/weekly overtime is possible.
Job Overview:
Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are a staple in households across the country? Kraft Heinz Kendallville is excited to help you start your career today!
Responsibilities & Duties:
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Perform routine and preventative maintenance on electrical systems, equipment, and controls.
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Install new electrical equipment and systems as needed.
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Read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
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Collaborate with other maintenance personnel and production staff to resolve electrical issues and improve plant efficiency overall.
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Maintain accurate records of electrical work performed, including maintenance logs and repair reports.
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Participate in the development of detailed preventive maintenance plan.
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Recommend and implement continuous improvement on equipment and system design.
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Troubleshoot and modify programs on existing programmable controllers and write new programs for existing and new programmable computers.
Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience as an industrial electrician.
- Industrial electrical training/degree and experience in manufacturing maintenance.
- Required: working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and components
- Required: working knowledge of 12v-24v DC
- Required: working knowledge of 480V systems
- Required: working knowledge of single and 3-phase systems
- Be able to obtain forklift and Verti-lift (scissor lift) license -inhouse training
- Ability to troubleshoot ladder logic and make edits as required.
- Self-motivated and strong drive for results.
- Use simple mathematics.
- Lift 50 pounds.
- Able to climb a ladder.
- Able to work in areas that contain dust and starch particles.
- Able to work in hot and humid conditions.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing, quality standards, hygiene, work safety, etc. preferred.
Plant Overview:
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Non-union plant employing 280 employees across 3 shifts.
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Purchased in 1934 from Breyer’s Ice Cream and began producing caramel in 1935.
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Began producing Marshmallows and Marshmallow Crème in 1961 and Marbits (think dehydrated marshmallows found in cereal) in 1979.
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Kendallville is the sole producer of all our product lines.
Community Overview:
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Kendallville is located about 30 minutes north of Fort Wayne and offers a small-town community.
Kraft Heinz Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Kraft Heinz Foods Company is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations and adjustments to individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the job. If you require an accommodation or adjustment, please contact us to discuss your needs.
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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:
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Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
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Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
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Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
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Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Kendallville 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.
About Us
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.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.
Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more thrilled about where we’re headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
