2 Laborer Shared WDSK

My Food and Family; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated 2nd Shift Laborer to join their dynamic team in a manufacturing plant environment. This role involves performing essential manual labor tasks to support production lines, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace. The ideal candidate will be physically capable of handling heavy materials and will thrive in a fast-paced setting. With opportunities for overtime and a commitment to employee safety, this position offers a chance to grow within a supportive team. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a vibrant work environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Union Benefits

Overtime Opportunities

Safety Equipment Provided

Qualifications

• Must pass certified training course to use electric hand jack.
• Ability to lift or stack 75 lb containers frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor tasks in the plant to support line operations.
• Ensure quality product and maintain sanitation in work areas.

Skills

Manual Labor

Heavy Lifting

Data Collection and Analysis

Safety Compliance

Education

Ability to read and write

Tools

Electric Hand Jack

Electric Walkie Truck

Job description

Job Title: 2nd Shift Laborer

Job Band: Non-Banded

Job Summary:

Performs manual labor type jobs in areas of the plant in support of line operation and on occasion outside the plant. Ensure quality product is produced and continual improvement. This position also has accountability for Q-RMP stands as outlined in the Claussen Woodstock accountability document.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Hand unloads incoming Greenstock or supplies onto pallets from incoming trailers. Recycle the jars and dump the bags in the cooler.
• Grading Room: Supervise the flow of Greenstock. Sweep the floor as required and remove garbage and chip off grade to the appropriate plant location. Transport totes and tanks of Greenstock to various areas of the plant. Net pickles in the line when needed and cut. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Bucket Operation: Transport empty pails from the storage area to the five-gallon line. Feed and/or stack five-gallon pails on the production line. Transport empty skids to the bucket line. General housekeeping and sanitation of their work area. Net pickles to the grading belt when necessary. Start application of lids on buckets by hammering. Transport filled bucket skids if required by Supervisor. Net, cut and transport pickles to the gallon line.
• Hand Pack line: Dump and supply empty glass as needed. Hand dump glass when needed. Stack full cases onto pallets as needed, dump garbage and weigh production lines, feed boxes into the empty conveyor, remove full jars from line during downtime, help with the production rework.
• Auto pack line: Dump/supply empty glass. Feed empty boxes into the button box conveyor in front of the case packer. Responsible for the general housekeeping and sanitation around the production line. Remove full off grade totes/carts dumps and weigh cart as needed and positions containers to the accurate area. Supplies topping Greenstock to the packers. Repack and transport rework jars of product back to the production line. Remove full jars from line during downtime. Help with product rework.
• Gallon Line: Supply empty, spiced glass. Transport full and empty Greenstock tanks to and from the grading room. Supply the packers with green stock. Cap the filled, brined jars when needed. Place tampers evident seals on jars. Place the capped jars in the box, seal the box and place the box on a pallet in the accurate pallet pattern. Dump garbage from the production line. Operate shell cannons and pickle feeding equipment.
• Spear Line: Dump/supply empty glass as needed. Stack full cases onto pallets as needed. Is responsible for the general housekeeping and sanitation around the production line. Supply packing Greenstock to the packing rework table. Transport tanks of Greenstock to center packers and center cutters. Control flow of cucumbers to spear packers. Empty garbage off grade totes and transport to the accurate area. Clean up and set-up of lines for different products. Net pickles to line as needed.
• Greenstock Cooler: Dump tote bins, boxes and/or tanks into Osaka tanks supplying the grading area. Remove Greenstock tickets from bins/boxes. Hand dump (open, dump, aside) wire bound containers of bags of Greenstock and tote bins and feeding the washers. Supervise the conveyor system to accurately control the amount of Greenstock in the soaker tank and encourage the washers. Remove skids and cardboard (wooded totes) from the dumper. Performs the general sanitation required to keep the work area clean. Maintain sanitary conditions with use of hairnets, smocks, and aprons. Supply totes, boxes and or tanks to the washing systems when the lift driver is not available. Tops the ice bins, boxes of cucumbers. Record, collect and analyze data. Perform grit test. Performs labor duties when required. Responsible for accurate rotation of Greenstock by code date. Perform additional miscellaneous duties as advised by the supervisor.
• Additional Tasks: Operate electric walkie truck. Perform any additional duties assigned by the respective supervisor. Collect, record, and analyze data (tags all off grade and waste materials with accurate identification stickers). Recycle raw material, cardboard, plastic, caps, etc. Perform all tasks in a safe manner. Cut cardboard +boxes with utility knife.

Expected Experience & Required Skills:

• Must pass certified training course to use electric hand jack. One-month training to accurately learn all jobs.

Work Environment & Schedule:

This position is considered a Manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment. Overtime and weekend work required as dictated by business needs. You may be required to switch schedule or shifts as the need arises. Must wear the following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): bump cap/hard hat, safety glasses, slip resistant shoes, ear plugs.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing and walking required.
• Must lift or stack 75 lb.
• Must occasionally dump 53-72 lb containers of pickles. Heavy exertion is required when stacking on CPD or FSD line.
• Pushing 900-1550 lb. tank on wheels.

Education and Experience:

• Be able to read and write.

Benefits:

This Union position is eligible for benefits after successfully completing the probationary period.

EEO Statement:

The Kraft Heinz Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. As an equal opportunity employer, the Kraft Heinz Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 847-646-0639 or Diversity&[e-mail] for assistance.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

Location(s): Woodstock 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 [e-mail].