Production Associate I

Job Description

Description:

• Days and shift times vary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining quality standards by checking quality of seals, code dates,

labels, packaging of product, weights, odor, color, temperature of product, etc.

• Responsible for properly inserting components in cartons, taking weights, and properly recording data.
• Responsible for ensuring proper supplies are used on the line.
• Stacking at end of line on skid; requires constant reaching, bending, and twisting.
• Operate packing or filling equipment.                              
• Recordkeeping as required on manual, computer, and other systems.
• Ensures that housekeeping and Kraft quality standards are maintained in the work area                                                                                               
• General housekeeping duties include sweeping, bending, pickup up trash, lifting trash bags filled with trash, picking up cheese bags.
• Operates material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs variety of sanitation and maintenance-type functions.
• Must check product and fill out quality documentation.
• Peel out and salvage rejected product.
• Follow GMP’s outlined in handbook volume #3.0102.
• Must be able to work with others on the line – “Teamwork”.  
• Will work on either production or sanitation jobs.
• Performs sanitation duties when required.
• Must be willing to be an active participant in Safety and Productivity Improvement Teams.
• Performs other duties as directed by Line Leader and Shift Leader.
• Must maintain equipment by utilizing the KHMS system and settings.
• Performs variety of maintenance-type tasks such as change-overs, set-ups, pit stops, minor maintenance and adjustments, lubrication, etc.
• This position will be expected to complete training on upgrade and relief positions within the Process Cheese department.
• Accountable for the Safety, Health and Environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as it is outlined in our policies/procedures and processes.
• Understand and apply KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management System) practices such as 5S, centerline management, shift hand-offs, operational standard ownership/support, problem solving, etc.

 Minimum Requirements:

•    Knowledge:  Basic math, reading and communication.
• Working Environment:  Primarily indoors with temperature ranges from lower 40s to upper 90s.  Can be in hot/humid, or cool environment depending on job task.  Can be exposed to wet conditions during sanitation.  Will be required to work from Vertilifts, ladders, and platforming.  

Qualifications:

• Able to acquire Fork Truck License.

Physical Requirements: 

• Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, sorting, and reaching to both ground level and overhead
• Lifts, carries, pushes, lifts and grips objects; climbs stairs.
• Routinely pulls and moves up to 50 pounds
• Must possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment and disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Must be able to stand while inserting components.
• Must be able to do sustained activity jobs.

Location(s)

Springfield 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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com.