Production Drop Room

  • All Posting Locations: Davenport, IA, US
  • Job Functions: Manufacturing
  • Date Published: December 2, 2024
  • Ref#: R-88227
  • Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Onsite

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About the Role

Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking to join us at our facility in Davenport, Iowa.  Ideal candidates must be safety and quality oriented and be willing to work in a team oriented, fast paced, refrigerated environment.  This position requires individuals to perform general duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.

The C-shift drop room Team Member is responsible for general duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards. Additionally, this individual must possess a safety and quality-oriented mindset and be willing to work in a team-oriented – fast paced – refrigerated environment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Operator hose in room while soaping and sanitizing.
  • Opens each cargo bin to prepare for sanitation.
  • Cleans each black cargo bin.
  • Hoses the floor.
  • Removes cargo bins form the bin wash and stages in the RTE corridor.
  • Bring clean black cargo bins into room and stage them on the scales or in the room.
  • Places plastic shrouds into the bins. Then guides the stick meat in the cargo bins.
  • Place appropriate lid onto the cargo bin then complete all necessary paperwork.
  • Remove cardboard bins from pallet and fold at the appropriate creases to make a box. Remove cardboard lids and fold in the appropriate creases and tape on each corner.
  • Bring cardboard bins into the room and place plastic shrouds inside of bin. Set bin directly under the conveyor and guide the stick meat into the bin. Place lid on top of cardboard bin and complete all necessary paperwork.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to work in a meat-processing/raw foods environment.
  • Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment including lift up to 50lbs (bend/carry/push/pull) and be able to do so continuously throughout an 12-hour shift; ability to stand for an entire 12-hour shift.
  • Ability to work in extreme cold temperatures/wet environment working conditions.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Processing and handling of raw meat including beef pork and poultry
  • Must be able to follow directives to ensure quality product while maintaining safety standards.
  • Troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
  • Daily sanitation work and cleaning.
  • Processing of regulated documentation

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • At least 18-years of age
  • 1-year of continuous prior employment
  • Prior Manufacturing Experience preferred but not required
  • Forklift experience is a plus
  • Able to stand for entire 12-hour shifts
  • Able to work in cold/wet environment
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, carry, push, and pull
  • Ability to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • Must have a valid State-issued photo ID
  • Must have reliable transportation for any possible shift
  • Anyone hired for this position will be required to remove all jewelry, gauges, facial piercings, fake nails, fake eyelashes and nail polish (even clear) before starting employment. This is to ensure the safety of our workforce and our products.

Work Schedule

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

12 Hour Shift

C-Shift 5am-5:30pm

D-Shift 5pm-5:30am

Benefits & Compensation Overview

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k
  • Additional Perks:  Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short Term Disability
  • $21.34 per hour starting July 28, 2024.
  • $2.00/hour shift premium for working 6pm to 6am.

Plant & Community Overview

  • Producer of Oscar Mayer Deli Meats and Lunchables Meats
  • 800 employees
  • New plant built in 2017 on 71 acres
  • Union plant whose members are represented by UFCW Local 431
  • Products made https://www.oscarmayer.com/our-products/coldcuts

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    Sharing the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities encompasses cities and counties in both Iowa and Illinois and comprises a vibrant community of 400,000 people. The Quad Cities region is located on the Mississippi River and is made up of the riverfront cities of Moline, East Moline, and Rock Island in Illinois, and Davenport, and Bettendorf in Iowa.

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Location(s)

Davenport Plant (New)

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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