Maintenance Lead

  • All Posting Locations: Muscatine, IA, US
  • Job Functions: Manufacturing
  • Date Published: December 13, 2024
  • Ref#: R-87008

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About the Role

Job Description

Maintenance Lead

Kraft Heinz Company

Muscatine, IA

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Maintenance Lead to work at our facility in Muscatine, IA.  Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated and be willing to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment. 
 

EEO Policy

Kraft Heinz is an EO employer – Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you chose what is best for you, but what is offered are:

  • Medical.
  • Dental.
  • Vision.
  • Additional perks:  Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
  • (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
  • A shift differential for those who work second or third shift.
  • $35.55 hourly wage

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

  • Over 350 employees
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
  • Union Plant, represented by UFCW 431
  • Original Construction 1892​
  • 2nd Heinz Plant – First west of Mississippi.​
  • Opening in 1893 as Heinz Pickling Works.
  • First Products: Sauerkraut, Horseradish, Pickles​
  • 1895 started Tomato Processing
  • Current Products: Ketchups, L&P, Heinz Homestyle Gravy, Single Serve Ketchup, 57 Sauce, and BBQ Sauces

Community Overview:

Welcome to Muscatine, IA:  Muscatine, IA – Official Website | Official Website

Job Overview:

Are you ready to work at HJ Heinz’s longest operating facility and join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.?  This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference!

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Trouble shooting
  • Prioritize PM and AM activities with the weekly schedule
  • Understands principle centered coaching leadership and humble questioning
  • Coaching and qualifying aspects of AM and PM activities with employees within the process
  • Organize and execute duties as directed by the owner of the process
  • Actively participate in team goal setting/implementation to ensure that we are a low cost, high quality producer
  • Ensure quality of our products and workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
  • Comply with all established GMP, HACCP guidelines, Housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures
  • Flexibility to adjust schedule to work with employees from all shifts as required
  • Works overtime as necessary
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Other Requirements:

  • Frequent standing & walking required
  • Computer skills, typing skills, and ability to manipulate data using spreadsheets
  • Certified in LOTO
  • Work as a team member to solve problems
  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • Technical schooling/training preferred

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)

Muscatine Maintenance Workers

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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Our Sales team drives multibillion dollar distribution strategies. And we do this across channels and across the whole world!

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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.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our iconic and nostalgic brands.

Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by making bold decisions and challenging what’s ordinary. All while celebrating our wins – and failures – as we work together to transform the future of food.

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