About the Role
Job Description
Job Overview:
Are you looking to start an exciting career where you can train on and learn multiple positions? Or maybe you are happy with just being very good at one position? Kraft Heinz Massillon is the place for you where your dedication and ambition can take you into positions that you may not have thought possible. Are you ready to 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! Kraft Heinz likes to promote from within so come join us and start building your knowledge and career to take you where you want to be and help us build a better world!
Job Summary/Purpose:
Repairs, installs, and maintains all plant machinery and equipment to eliminate downtime and achieve maximum production efficiencies by performing the following duties.
Pay rate starting $36/hr
Essential Responsibilities
- Participate/support the RMP (Risk Management Process) and assist in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions.
- Works as a Mechanic in troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
- Assists Supervisor with scheduling.
- Fills in as Supervisors in Supervisors absence.
- Take ownership of processes that are in place
- Remain flexible to new ways of doing business and strives for world class performance
- Continuously trains mechanics and operators.
- Training and Safety – Provide a safe and healthful work environment for all personnel through consistent support of the company’s Heinz Safety Process. Oversee safety processes including, but not limited to, goal setting, hazard recognition, and elimination, administration of safety procedures and corresponding corrective action, area inspection, job skills, and compliance training, accident investigation and safety meetings.
- Interprets company policies to workers and enforces policies and safety regulations.
- Directs and Supervises employees following the direction of immediate supervisor.
- As necessary, other duties and/or projects may be assigned.
Education and Experience
- Two-year certificate from college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as maintenance/manufacturing manuals blueprints.
- Ability to use a full range of precision measuring and gauging tools to perform inspection of equipment.
- Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools.
- Ability to repair, rebuild or overhaul equipment.
- Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration.
- Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action. Make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
- Make preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action.
- Install or repair facilities lights, wiring, machinery motors, electrical panels, breakers, airlines, water lines, or gas lines as needed. Relocate existing lights, plumbing, or electrical lines as needed.
- Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
- Assures MRO orders accurately and timely.
- Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make the repair parts.
- Perform preventative maintenance checks on all pieces of equipment.
- Repair plant refrigeration compressors, boilers, air compressors, and other equipment.
- Follow all OSHA, HAZMAT, USDA, FDA and EPA rules and regulations.
- Ability to multitask and work in a team oriented fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Willingness to grow with the organization and take on a leadership role in the process
- Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and strategic planning.
- Incumbent must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to deal with both internal and external customers.
- Ability to identify and solve problems.
- Have the ability to prioritize work not only for self but also team of mechanic do drive minimal downtime as well as completion of Preventative Maintenance tasks and work orders.
- Must be able to work flexible hours; days, afternoons, midnights, and weekend work.
- Must be able to work in a factory environment (hot/wet/cold) as needed.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Infrequent travel requirements.
- Detail and process oriented.
- Computer skills are required.
Physical/Mental Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
- Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Ability to work in all areas of the facility including hot and cold areas, and be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
- Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs or more.
- Must have excellent vision, distant and peripheral, with the ability to identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually high, and ear protection is required.
Work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places and in outside weather conditions.
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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)
Massillon – Hourly
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.